Can I sue my grandmother for using corporal punishment in Texas?
Full Question:
I am an 11-year-old girl residing in Texas. My grandmother forbade me from smoking inside the house as she has acute bronchitis. She slapped me on my face when I disobeyed her instructions. Can I lodge a complaint against her?
01/24/2017 |
Category: Paternity ยป Parental Rig... |
State: Texas |
#30892
Answer:
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(e) Only the following persons may use corporal punishment for the reasonable discipline of a child:
(1) a parent or grandparent of the child;
(2) a stepparent of the child who has the duty of control and reasonable discipline of the child; and
(3) an individual who is a guardian of the child and who has the duty of control and reasonable discipline of the child.”
(1) a parent or grandparent of the child;
(2) a stepparent of the child who has the duty of control and reasonable discipline of the child; and
(3) an individual who is a guardian of the child and who has the duty of control and reasonable discipline of the child.”
