Any spanking that leaves a mark or involves hitting your child with an object like a cane a coat hanger or a belt will be considered child abuse by American society.

Can you punch your child in the face. Slapping a child in the face can cause permanent damage to their self-esteem especially if the action is seen by other family or friends. Dont worry you arent tackling these problems alone. The person must not hit or slap the childs face or head.

In a steady voice explain to your child that hitting biting kicking and other aggressive behaviors are wrong. It not only hurts when your child is treating you this way it can also be embarrassing to disclose what is happening. I dont mean this maliciously.

Tell us about it. Here are a few suggestions on how you can help your child learn to control his or her behavior. Some forms of traditional discipline do not include hitting the child such as having the child hold one position for a long time.

3 If you give your child a say in this you are missing how truly awful the face mask is. You do not ever have to put up with physical abuse from anyone. It can be filed as a misdemeanor child abuse of as a felony.

Remember you are not alone just as your child is not alone. There is really no excuse for hitting a child in the face and leaving bruises. Understanding authority and taking instructions.

This is the way of things. We often have those gut punch moments as parents. Dont let your child wear a face mask ever.