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  • Nov 20, 2011, 07:19 PM
    joemellie
    Can my ex's new husband spank my daughter if I am against it?
    Pretty much says it all up there. Is he allowed to spank my 6 year old daughter even when I said I won't allow it?
  • Nov 20, 2011, 07:22 PM
    Wondergirl
    I just got it figured out. I'm going to add a possessive to your title.

    ***ADDED*** I agree with what Scott said.
  • Nov 20, 2011, 07:23 PM
    ScottGem
    Since, right now, you aren't even the child's legal father, then you have no say.

    If the mother allows the boyfriend to discipline the child and it isn't abusive, then its allowed. Some areas might have guidelines on the use of corporal punishment.
  • Nov 20, 2011, 07:31 PM
    joemellie
    You're right Scott I'm working on it. And Wondergirl I am the biological father. He is the step-father so yes she will be married to him.

  • Nov 20, 2011, 07:34 PM
    ScottGem
    He isn't yet the step father. Not until the wedding is over.
  • Nov 20, 2011, 07:34 PM
    Wondergirl
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by joemellie View Post
    Wondergirl i am the biological father. he is the step-father so yes she will be married to him.

    I had done a knee-jerk answer without looking at your name -- and then I saw who you are, an old friend. Sorry for my misunderstanding. No more coffee at my computer table...
  • Nov 21, 2011, 09:38 AM
    Aurora_Bell
    I'm confused, there's obviously missing posts, what was the answer to this question?

    What does the mom say about the spanking? There's a fine line between punishment and abuse.
  • Nov 21, 2011, 10:06 AM
    Wondergirl
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Aurora_Bell View Post
    I'm confused, there's obviously missing posts, what was the answer to this question?

    I had not looked at his name at first and had thought he was the mother, not the father. I tweaked the title to make it more clear. Nothing has been removed except my mistaken post.
  • Nov 21, 2011, 10:46 AM
    ScottGem
    Bella, you need to look at his other posts to understand.
  • Nov 21, 2011, 10:52 AM
    excon
    Hello father:

    In THEIR house, he's allowed to use corporal punishment. He's NOT allowed to abuse your daughter... Abuse would be if he leaves marks. If he does, he's committed a crime. Watch your daughter very closely.

    If you want to PREVENT him from punishing your daughter, you might write him a certified letter telling him that if there's ever one red mark on your daughter, he's going to be facing criminal
    Charges.. Maybe THAT'LL stop him.

    excon
  • Nov 21, 2011, 11:22 AM
    Aurora_Bell
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by ScottGem View Post
    Bella, you need to look at his other posts to understand.

    Thank you WG and Scott.

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