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by GT2007 on February 6th, 2008

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When you adopt or foster a child, is it illegal to spank hem? Not beating, I just mean like a little pop on the butt with the hand to get their attention...

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  • by CDeezy on March 6th, 2008

    CDeezy

    Foster children --- No because you are not their parent and it isn't your place. I know if my brother and sister's foster parent had ever laid a hand on them even as a little tap they would have tolearn how to write with their toes. I'll leave the details to your imagination.

    Adopted children --- Yes, they are yours.

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  • by Someguy on February 8th, 2008

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    I am sure there are local laws that say yes or no, but know this: the system hates spanking. So when you go to adopt that foster child, they will ask the child "Have the foster parents ever hit you?" and they'll phrase it to include spankings. If the child answers yes, the adoption just got that much tougher.

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  • by Namaste formerly future_health_educator on February 7th, 2008

    Namaste formerly future_health_educator

    Where I live it is illegal to spank foster kids. Once you adopt a child they are your own child and you can spank them.

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  • by Gingerminx on February 7th, 2008

    Gingerminx

    That would all depend n the laws of where you live.

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  • by sentry0352 on March 22nd, 2008

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    Foster kids dont do it. Your kids yes you may. remember, there is a HUGE difference between SPANKING and BEATING. The former is disipline the latter is abuse.

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  • by Reyrey on March 6th, 2008

    Reyrey

    In England, my family had to agree not to slap, smack, tap, etc the child. It was part of our formal contact with the fostering agency. If we break the agreement it is likely that the child will be removed.

    Reagrds

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  • by Wannabe Superhero on February 8th, 2008

    Wannabe Superhero

    i wouldn't really think so. to adopt or foster someone they are in your custody and you are their parents in that time and place. you are given the liberty to teach any way that you believe is nessecary. but thats were i live.

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  • by Anonymous on February 7th, 2008

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    its not illegal but they might feel violated or bad about it!! to get your childs attention you should ask them to listen to you or you should call their name out really loud...like ur mad--even though ur not

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  • by Petina on July 23rd, 2009

    Petina

    I am a foster carer. We sign an agreement not to spank a child, so we arent allowed to. I live in the U.K. It would certainly be questioned if the child reported it and theres so many laws out now representing the child so it wouldnt be worth the risk really. You may need to take up some training to help you deal with difficult behaviours, there is some excellent help out there.

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