How Do Physical Punishment and Child Abuse Differ

question 83

Multiple Choice

How do physical punishment and child abuse differ?

• A) It depends upon the age of the child.
• B) They do not differ.
• C) Physical punishment involves spanking; abuse involves hitting.
• D) The difference is extremely difficult to tell.

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