Does grounding children count as child abuse?

No it's not considered child abuse is considered being a good parent. Children have to learn at a very early age that there are consequences to them not listening to you. read more

no, grounding does not count as child abuse unless you are being locked in your room, having a necessity of life taken away like food or water, or not being allowed to use the bathroom during the time of the grounding. read more

No, that's your punishment for whatever you did wrong. If they had belted you, that would be child abuse. read more

While the law does clearly define child abuse, not that all cases are handled properly, the public often does have their own point of view and it can lead to a parent being reluctant about rendering discipline in public. read more