Parental-Control Justification

Parental-Control Justification

Definition

A defense that relieves a parent of criminal liability for child abuse if the child committed misconduct and the parent physically responded in a way that (1) did not cause a harm worse than temporary marks or pain and (2) was not grossly inappropriate for the situation. The parental-control justification is known as the parental-discipline defense in some jurisdictions.

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