Does a step-parent have the legal right to spank a step-child?

This is not a step-parent issue per se. The real issue is, is corporal punishment illegal? While not has accepted as it once was, it is legal and not abuse if it is not violate the law prohibiting endangering children, or rises to the level of a criminal act.

"Endangering children" is administering corporal punishment or other physical discipline, or physically restraining the child in a cruel manner or for a prolonged period, if the punishment or discipline is excessive under the circumstances and creates a substantial risk of serious physical harm to the child. § 2151.031. Civil Code It is a criminal act to administer corporal punishment or other physical discipline, or to physically restrain the child in a cruel manner or for a prolonged period, if it is excessive under the circumstances and creates a substantial risk of serious physical harm to the child.

Further, it is a criminal act to administer unwarranted disciplinary measures to child if there is a substantial risk that ... more.

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