Is my dad abusive?

[Asiangotchi]

Hello everyone. Just, something I want to share.

Well, earlier today, my little sister (She's 3) wanted to watch TV. My dad refused, and she started crying. When she cries, my dad slaps her on the legs, sometimes the face, sometimes bruising her, and he doesn't bother to apologize any day, and my step mom doesn't do anything about it.. And then after all that, he comes to yell at everyone else about stuff completely unrelated, usually about why we don't help take care of my younger siblings..

It's hard to say I love him, because it's not entirely true if this is how he disciplines us. Does this count as abusive?

 

[MissUnderstood]

I get smacked all the time by my mom for being a smartass. I think it's different if your dad hits you though, only because he's stronger. Even though my dad yells at me and gets angry really easily, he never lays a hand on me. I don't think it's ok for your dad to slap you or your 3 YEAR OLD sister out of anger or frustration. It's not like he beats you repeatedly though, so if I were you I'd just ask your mom to talk to him about it.

 

[GotchiGirl96]

I would say so. Some parents give their kids a little spank once in a while, but this is leaving bruises and making her cry. I would say the best thing to do right now is talk to your stepmom about your concerns.

 

[Cinderpelt]

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Thanks!

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