Child Discipline Legalities Tennessee

Summary

Hitting a child in the face in Tennessee is considered child abuse. Tennessee law prohibits inflicting harm that results in serious physical injury and unreasonable or excessive discipline. Non-physical forms of discipline are recommended.

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In Tennessee, hitting a child in the face could be considered child abuse. Here's what Tennessee law says:
- It is illegal to inflict harm that results in serious physical injury.
- Discipline that is unreasonable or excessive is not allowed.
It's best to use non-physical forms of discipline.