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APA adopted a new policy about the ineffectiveness and dangers of physical discipline against children to raise awareness among parents, caregivers and mental health professionals.
When Is Physical Discipline Considered Child Abuse? Under California law, family violence is defined as: To intentionally or recklessly cause or attempt to cause bodily injury. Sexual assault. To place a person in reasonable apprehension of imminent serious bodily injury to that person or to another.
Because physical abuse happens whenever an adult intentionally uses physical force against a child, technically, any intentional striking of a child, even a spanking, is abuse. But this is not the case. Many state child abuse laws include exceptions for corporal punishment.
These findings suggest that the distinction between acceptable physical punishment and unacceptable physical abuse is largely semantic; they are linked with the same detrimental outcomes for children, just to varying degrees.
When it comes to the discipline of a child by an adult caregiver, the topic can veer into “gray” territory. For one family, physical discipline of any kind may be viewed as child abuse. For another, spankings may be considered a normal part of raising a child.
Many studies have shown that physical punishment — including spanking, hitting and other means of causing pain — can lead to increased aggression, antisocial behavior, physical injury and mental health problems for children.
Introduction: Corporal punishment is a public health problem due to its impact on the physical, psychological, and social interactions of children. Objectives: To determine the knowledge of pediatricians in Lebanon regarding corporal punishment, their preventive, educational, and legal role.
Key Finding #1: Prevalence of Physical Punishment When asked about their own experiences with PP as children, 87% of adults reported experiencing physical punishment at some point in their childhood. Nearly one third (31%) of all respondents reported PP at least a few times a month as a child.
Physical abuse often follows when physical punishment is the intent, form, and effect of discipline. Both physical punishment and physical abuse must be addressed and stopped. Alternatives...
Abuse refers to the mistreatment of someone, often resulting in physical, emotional, or psychological harm. It involves the misuse of power and control, with the intention to cause pain, fear, or domination. On the other hand, discipline is a method used to teach, guide, and correct behavior.