Corporal Punishment

aimeeandbeatles · Aug 23, 2007

Why is it when an adult hits another adult, it's called assault,

but when an adult hits a child, it's called discipline?

even when it was for the same reason?

if an adult is stealing a chocolate bar, the store owner can get in trouble for hitting him, but not if a child is stealing it.

:confused:

The Yankee · Aug 23, 2007

Where is it that a store owner could hit a child, even if he was stealing?

aimeeandbeatles · Aug 23, 2007

It's called disipline

Red Door · Aug 23, 2007

He does get in trouble though...

aimeeandbeatles · Aug 23, 2007

okay...

If a kid hits another kid, its usually ignored as bullying. if an adult hits another adult, they get arrested for assault

nivi · Aug 23, 2007

They'l still get in trouble, expecially if they butt slappd someone then it's sexual harassment. :mischief:

Methos · Aug 23, 2007

aimeeandbeatles said:
Why is it when an adult hits another adult, it's called assault,

but when an adult hits a child, it's called discipline?

Your confusing spanking with hitting. If an adult spanks a child, it's discipline. If an adult hits a child, its child abuse.

aimeeandbeatles said:
if an adult is stealing a chocolate bar, the store owner can get in trouble for hitting him, but not if a child is stealing it.

Where do you get this? If the store owner hits someone who is stealing, it's still assault. It's also assault against a minor if the store owner hits a child.

I have no clue where your getting your information from.

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