Advice on my Scenario Pt. 22

[SteveLW]

So what is child abuse?
Physical Hitting, shaking, kicking, pinching, slapping, throwing, hair pulling, and burning the child with scalding water or other hot objects. Spanking or paddling isn't considered abuse as long as it is reasonable and does not cause any injury to the child.

Now, I don't know whether in this case it was as bad as it sounds as we are obviously hearing only one part of the equation. 3-year-old isn't necessarily able to accurately represent the situation and it could have been far less. I wouldn't act on it other than maybe ask or tell her that it isn't something one would expect. Of course if this happens more often and if it goes into anything more serious, then it is a different question.

So if I have the score right here lcause. Spanking = abuse. But hair pulling isn't worthy of reporting.

I will borrow a phrase from Mr. OK himself...let's agree to disagree.