Today, I was on the bus, and a lady got on with her children, 1 of which was in a pushchair.
The child threw a drinks bottle at her - ok, not nice, but the child was only about 1. She then slapped the child lightly across the face.
I was disgusted, but accordingly to law, ''The Children’s Act 2004 makes it illegal to hit a child if it causes bruising, swelling, cuts, grazes or scratches and this is punishable by up to five years’ imprisonment.''
It was only a light slap, which wouldnt of caused a mark to be left - am I being unreasonable thinking this is wrong?!
As it seems the law thinks its fine!
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Light slap to child - wrong or not?
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yesitsme2015 · 27/10/2015 19:08
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