[Old Student]

"Spanking with other than an open hand is child abuse."

Depends on which state you're in. Not here in Oklahoma, for sure. Also, what is appropriate for a small child is less than adequate for a teenager.

Some places, speaking harshly to a misbehaving child is considered child abuse.

[annyokie]

I was speaking from my own point of view. Oklahoma allows corporal punishment in the public schools.