Corporal punishment is legal in California, but only when considered "reasonable" —which is why child abuse cases are so complex.
It is against the law to beat a child, but many people mistakenly believe that all forms of corporal punishment are illegal in California. The line between discipline and abuse can be blurry though, so while spanking is legal, it must fall under what the law defines as “reasonable discipline.” If you have been accused of child abuse after punishing
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