Is It illegal if your parents Hit you ?

Question

If you haven't done what you are told or if u have been a bit cheeky to them and then they hit you are they allowed to do that ? :'(

Answer 1

It depends on where you are.  Some states/countries allow corporal punishment under strict guidelines (spanking is allowed, a fist to the face would not be usually).  Some countries allow more violent acts, and some countries/states/provinces do not allow any striking at all.

  

Answer 2

No, it's against the law.

Answer 3

There are lots of kids I know that could USE a good beating.

Answer 4

It depends on the state and whether or not it leaves marks.

Answer 5

In QLD Australia the domestic discipline of children is protected under the criminal code. It does limit the nature of that discipline

Answer 6

Depends on what you mean by "hit you." If your dad punches you in the face - that's illegal. If your mom swats you on the butt, you probably needed it.

Answer 7

To a point.  If it's for disciplinary reasons and not abusive, then yes they can hit you.  If it starts causing noticeable bruising or damage, then it's starting to become illegal.

Answer 8

My State allows 3 swats to the buttocks with an open hand.

Answer 9

there are some states where spanking is legal

but hitting is child abuse

Answer 10

Unfortunately, the answer to any "is it illegal if...." question is:  Different places have different laws, so it depends on where you are.

Where I live, that would be illegal.  But since I don't know if you live in California, Canada, or Cambodia, I can't really give an answer that's relevant to you.

Answer 11

That is child abuse and there are laws to protect you from that. If this continues you must report this to the authories, or any grown up you can trust. It must be reported, for the sake of your parenents and your ow well being!!! My parents hit me. I know!