It is illegal for a parent or carer to smack their own child unless it amounts to reasonable punishment which is assessed by taking into account the childs age and the force of the smack well get to that in a bit.

Is slapping your child in the face illegal in colorado. Any use of force on a child cannot be degrading inhumane or result in harm or the prospect of harm. Driving under the influence of. This leaves parents who practice other forms of disciplinary.

Physical punishment cannot be used on a child in anger or in retaliation for something a child did. However the line between parenting and child abuse is not always that clear. Depending on the attitude and profile of the child.

The above is not intended as legal advice. There is not a clear yes or no to this answer. Many parents would agree that severely beating your child is not only immoral but also illegal but it can be difficult to separate illegal beatings from state-sanctioned spankings.

The line between corporal punishment and physical abuse can be blurry but the general agreement in all 50 states is that it is always acceptable for a parent or legal guardian to open-hand slap or. Your child has now witnessed that it is ok to hit others it is ok to hit them across the face and this expression of angry is acceptable. This is an interesting point of view however most state laws are quite clear on whether or not physical punishment is defined as abuse.

The person must not hit or slap the childs face or head. In case you need to discipline them a raised or harsh voice will prove to be fruitful for some while some need to be beaten mildly. I do not support beating if it is not an absolute necessity.

Beside above is it illegal to slap someone in the face. This is a control issue. Hitting your child across the face wont effectively help there behaviour as the ends do not justify the means.