Black’s Law Dictionary defined Corporal Punishment as follows: “Physical punishment as distinguished from pecuniary punishment or a fine; any kind of punishment of or inflicted on the body, such as whipping or the pillory; the term may or may not include imprisonment, according to the context.” Many people think that corporal punishment is…
In Oklahoma and other states, parents rely on schools and day care centers to be places of learning and safe havens. Unfortunately, far too many teachers, day care centers, administrators, and principals misuse their positions of responsibility and end up harming children under their care. At times, the harm results…
In Nevada and other states, a child enrolled in a day care center should be provided with a supportive educational environment free from abuse, neglect, and corporal punishment. Unfortunately, far too many children are harmed by the very caregivers supposed trained and skilled to provide proper supervision for children at…
By David Wolf, Child Injury Lawyer In day care centers in Missouri and across the nation, children are unfortunately subjected to various forms of corporal punishment in day care centers. Most states have a prohibition according to the day care center government regulations against corporal punishment. Despite these regulations, some…
By David A. Wolf, Child Injury Lawyer In Minnesota and other States, working parents rely on day care centers so that the parents can provide for their children. While parents, given a choice, would have one parent at home or a family member at home to raise the child during…
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Blog Working parents and guardians rely upon day care centers to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children. Unfortunately, at some day care centers, a day can be filled with neglect and abuse at the hands of the very caregivers responsible for…
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Blog Unfortunately, spankings and corporal punishment are still prevalent in many communities. It is a tradition that has been literally handed down from generation to generation. While there may be some time and family history to spankings and corporal punishment, the fact is…
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Corporal Punishment – Against the Law in Illinois Day Care Centers In Illinois and may other States, corporal punishment and abuse are prohibited in Day Care Centers. Children enrolled in a day care center program should be provided with…
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In professional sports, there is a wide gambit of behavior for coaches and players. Many are wonderful role models who use their celebrity, good work, and inspiration to help others and improve the community and beyond. Other professional athletes,…
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network As a Child Injury Lawyers, we are often asked the following question: Does corporal punishment have a place in day care centers? The simple answer to this question is No. Most States prohibit any form of mental or physical corporal…