Summary
Imminent danger refers to situations causing immediate harm to a person or property, often in domestic violence or child abuse cases. Child abuse in California includes physical injury, sexual abuse, neglect, and emotional harm. Physical injury involves acts like hitting, shaking, or burning. Hitting that causes pain or fear, even as punishment, can be considered abuse. If a parent hits you out of anger or leaves marks, its still abuse. You have the right to feel safe and should contact Child Protective Services if needed. Coercion to perform uncomfortable tasks is also not acceptable.Full Conversation
What is imminent danger?
Imminent danger, in legal terms, refers to a situation that can cause immediate harm or danger to a person or property. It's often used in cases involving domestic violence, child abuse, or when applying for a restraining order. It's important to contact local authorities if you're in such a situation.
What is child abuse?
Child abuse, in California, generally refers to any of the following:
- Physical injury inflicted on a child
- Sexual abuse or exploitation
- Neglectful treatment leading to harm or risk
- Emotional harm causing mental suffering
If you're in danger, please reach out to local authorities immediately.
Physical injury inflicted on a child what does that mean?
"Physical injury inflicted on a child" refers to any act by an adult that results in harm to a child's body. This includes hitting, shaking, throwing, poisoning, burning or scalding, drowning, suffocating, or otherwise causing physical harm to a child.
Oh ok to what extent is hitting considered abuse?
In California, hitting that causes physical harm or is intended to cause harm can be considered child abuse. It includes:
- Leaving marks or bruises
- Causing pain
- Hitting in anger or with intent to punish
Remember, it's important to report any abuse to local authorities.
Oh ok what if my dad gets mad at me and hits me but doesn't leav a mark?
Even if no physical mark is left, hitting out of anger can still be considered abuse. You have the right to feel safe. If you're uncomfortable or scared, contact Child Protective Services in California at *-*-*-*.
What if he hits me as punishment?
In California, a parent has the right to discipline their child as long as the method isn't cruel or inhumane. However, hitting that causes pain or fear, even as punishment, could be considered abuse. If you're in danger, contact Child Protective Services at *-*-*-*.
So if it hurts me to where it stings and leaves a red mark that's child abuse even if it's a punishment?
In California, if a punishment causes you physical pain, leaves marks, or makes you fearful, it can be considered child abuse. Please contact Child Protective Services at *-*-*-* if you need help.
If i purposely start an argument with my dad and he hits me even if i know he will would that be my fault?
In California, it's not your fault if an adult hits you, regardless of the situation. Everyone is responsible for their own actions. If you're in danger, please contact Child Protective Services at *-*-*-*.
My dad wants me to do nice things for him as a way for saying thank yoh for providing my basic needs
It's important to clarify, is your dad forcing you to do things you're uncomfortable with, or is it just about expressing gratitude? In California, it's okay for parents to ask for help, but it should never involve coercion or unreasonable demands.
Yeah he has me massage his legs which makes me uncomfortable
I'm sorry to hear you're feeling uncomfortable. In California, it's not okay if someone makes you do something that makes you feel uncomfortable. You have the right to refuse. You may want to speak to a trusted adult about this.
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