The parents, on the other hand, allege that Rachel refused to follow household rules. She stayed out late, came home intoxicated, and was disrespectful to her parents. This story has been trending worldwide. In Mr. It was dismissed in because the filing fee was not paid in a timely manner. A phenomenon that appears to be increasing is the fear of arrest as a result of disciplining your child.
Additionally, they have learned to manipulate the system, with the clear message that threats can produce the desired consequences. There is a very clear line between child abuse and discipline.
Child abuse involves beating, burning, or otherwise causing physical harm to a child. If a father hits his son with a baseball bat, that is abuse. But spanking your child is NOT abuse.
The criminal justice system has had to adapt to cultural differences that child rearing presents. Having been raised in a Caribbean household, I was acutely aware of my boundaries, as well as the uncomfortable consequences for misbehavior. This is not to say that one is necessarily better than the other. Many sociologists have studied the area, coming to varied conclusions.
The key is, every child is different. Some children respond to privileges being revoked; others may need more forceful reinforcement. But a parent should never be in fear of their children or fearful to discipline them. Her parents clearly told the court that if she returned to the family home, her tuition and all of her expenses would be paid. Today, the attorney for the Cannings announced that Rachel moved back into the family home.
