Legal Question in Family Law in California
Spanking
My Friend says it's not okay to spank a child with a belt. Can you please help because I no that I was spanked.I don't agree that spankings always help . But I don't think that putting a child across your Knee and Spanking with a belt should be consider Child Abuse . I thought as long as it was on the butt you could disapline your children as long as it is not with the intint to cause any bodily injuries. Now are question is a belt to hand spanking considered Child Abuse?????
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Spanking
The answer really depends on the circumstances and the view of the social worker assigned to your case, if that applies. A belt may not be considered appropriate, and especially if it leaves some kind of physical injury.
Re: Spanking
California law specifically provides that a parent can spank a child on the buttocks with an open hand. However and Crhis Johnson stated it depends on the view of the social worker. In Santa Clara County for example any spanking is considered to be child abuse.
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