He smacked our son

[Strube]

My kids stayed with him this weekend and he smacked one of them. Our son said it was because he wasn’t listening to his father. My ex would say that the children need discipline and punishment, but to me this is physical abuse. Now he’s done it once he’ll continue to do it and it may escalate. I don’t know what to do.

[EeyoreNoMore]

Call child line, Women’s Aid, social services – there are many agencies who will be able
To give you the advice you need. Good luck

[Confused123]

yes def call the support line and say u r concerned for your chidl safety when they are over with him, id even take the police advice, hope kids are ok

[Strube]

Thank you for your replies. I’m not sure speaking to the police will help as it’s not technically illegal to smack your child. Our kids are coping well, but they’re confused by their dads behaviour towards them.

[Confused123]

Hi Hun

I think it is legal, u r not allowed to hit your child, google it up to find out, if u mention to police even for advice it will be logged on system and come in useful later

[Strube]

Hey,

I rang the nspcc this morning and got some advice. It’s not illegal to smack your child, however you cannot use an instrument to do so, smack them about the head or leave a mark on their body. I personally find this sickening. The nspcc were a great help however and I now know what I’m going to do about the information my children gave me.

Strube xx

[EeyoreNoMore]

Yay, glad you’re feeling more confident xx

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