Parents' Use of Physical Punishment in Both Canada and the United

question 16

Multiple Choice

Parents' use of physical punishment in both Canada and the United States is

• A)against the law.
• B)permitted only if the parent does not inflict physical harm.
• C)permitted only if the physical harm is justified by the seriousness of the misbehaviour.
• D)entirely at the parent's discretion.

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Definitions:

Independent Contractor

An individual or entity contracted to perform work for another entity as a non-employee, typically retaining control over how their work is completed.

Employee

An individual who is hired by a company to perform specific duties in exchange for compensation, typically under the control and direction of the employer.

Disclosed Principal

A principal whose identity is known by the third party at the time the agent makes a contract on behalf of the principal.

Independent Contractor

An individual or entity contracted to perform work for another entity as a non-employee, typically with a greater level of autonomy in how the work is completed.