No, it surely isn't. In the US, it is generally legal to spank a child. Or do things like make them do physical labour or write the same sentence 100 times, kn

No, it surely isn't. In the US, it is generally legal to spank a child. Or do things like make them do physical labour or write the same sentence 100 times, knowing it makes hands cramp. The elementary and middle schools I went to technically could spank you with a paddle too. I'm only 44. I know similar things happen in other countries: Another commenter has a link with a map. I live in Norway now. If you spank your child, even if it obviously doesn't hurt them, you can get child services visiting your home.