Do parents have a right to hit you?

Because hitting a child is not a parental right. Whether your parents did it to you, whether you believe you turned out ‘ok’, it doesn’t matter. It comes down to this: you do not have the right to physically harm another human being in the name of ‘parenting’.

Is it illegal to slap your mom?

Originally Answered: Is it illegal to hit a parent? You could end up charged with assault and on juvenile probation if you hit your mother and she or anyone else reported it. She could end up with child abuse charges if her pushing and slapping were reported.

What do you do when your child doesn’t want to see their dad?

Encouraging Visitation

Remember your role as a parent. Keep in mind that you are the one calling the shots, not your child.
Talk to your child about why they don’t want to go.
Get your co-parent involved.
Make parenting time transitions as smooth as possible.

Can an 11 year old choose which parent to live with?

While no law permits the child to choose their custody status, most California courts believe 14 years of age is old enough to express themselves and the reasons why they prefer one parent over the other.

Can you choose who to live with at 16?

Parents often want to know at what age a child can decide whom to live with. The answer is simply: according to the law, eighteen. However, dissolution of marriage statutes provide that the child’s wish as to where s/he will live is a factor to be considered by a court in making a custody decision.

Can a 15 year old choose who they live with?

If a child is at least 14, the law allows the child to state a custodial preference, unless the judge believes doing so would be detrimental. Children can’t choose where to live until they are 18 years old.

Can you stop a 16 year old leaving home?

People under 16 can’t make an independent decision to leave home. Legally, they are still the responsibility of an adult. Over 16s can leave home without the consent of parents or carers. A parent can try to force the young person to return home but a court would be unlikely to make them return against their will.