Sec. 13a.15.07.04. Child Discipline  


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  • A. Child discipline shall be:

    (1) Appropriate to the age, maturity, and physical condition of the child; and

    (2) Consistent with the requirements of this subtitle.

    B. The provider or substitute may not:

    (1) Force a child to eat or drink;

    (2) Punish a child for refusing to eat or drink;

    (3) Withhold food or beverages as punishment; or

    (4) Spank, hit, shake, or use any other means of physical discipline.