Texas Child Discipline and Punishment This is a follow-up to our popular post about whether it is legal to spank a child in Texas. As pointed out before, whether spanking amounts to a criminal charge (Injury to a Child) or reasonable discipline if often a matter of opinion. In their natural development, children sometimes challenge or test parental and adult expectations or choose to misbehave for secondary gain. This significant part of their growth process should have consequences. Discipline teaches children right from wrong, acceptable from unacceptable behavior. Parental discipline should help children engage with others by modifying or controlling their conduct. Appropriate discipline is one of the most important parental responsibilities. Consistent and constructive discipline helps children become responsible,
Read more →Spanking Your Children in Texas Spanking children falls under the Texas law prohibiting “Injury to a Child” located in the Texas Penal Code. Spanking a child (under 15 years old) is a Third Degree Felony if the spanking causes any amount of pain. Of course, the purpose of a spanking is to cause pain, so a child will associate painful consequences with a bad choice. Spanking a child can land a person in prison (different than jail) up to a 10 years and cost up to $10,000 in fines. Now you are wondering, “Why aren’t all Texas parents in prison for spanking?” That question has several answers. First, it is a defense if the person spanking the child is a
Read more →Injury to a Child by Bath Water Burns An Ounce Of Prevention Is Worth A Pound Of Cure Babies and children are naturally accident-prone: they are uncoordinated, inexperienced and inquisitive. As parents, we try our hardest to protect them from all sorts of potential hazards such as running into hard or sharp objects, falling from tall heights, and putting small objects in their mouths. Another hazard we must protect against is coming into contact with hot and scalding water, which we can prevent by following a few easy steps. Continue reading to learn helpful tips, as well as what could happen when caution is not taken. Babies Are More Sensitive To Heat Than We Are According to the Burn Foundation,
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