Should parents be able to call their kids dumb and screwed up?

Question

are there any laws which state what parents arent allowed to say? mental abuse is just as damaging as physical abuse.

Answer 1

yea if the kid does suttin stupid lol

Answer 2

I dont think there is a law stating such thing, but if the care the parents offer the children is poor, that it is a problem in the eyes of the law. I definatly think this shouldnt be done-  and anyway, who judges who is intelligent and who is not? although, some parents, when they are very angry,can say things along the lines of "sometimes u r so screwed up" and not mean it- i still dont justify it though, but they may get carried awway at the moment

Answer 3

Its not mental abuse if its true

Answer 4

no they shouldn't do that, there that person parents there supposed to praise them and make them feel good about them self, not depress them or put them down

Answer 5

Name calling itself is a form of bullying.. people bully to gain control.  Name calling in any form is ABUSE! Mental and emotional abuse is the most common form and the most tolerated.  There are laws against abuse... and the person responsible for the abuse can be charged!

Answer 6

it is never a good idea  to use such terms on a child  try and be nice and guide them better.

Answer 7

If it is true then yes. There are too many laws interfering in familys as it is.