Yes, this is only if you're not abusing your child daily.
If it really counts as "hitting", then it probably constitutes assault and battery, which is illegal almost everywhere.Spanking a child is legal in some places and not in others.
Simple answer: no, that is battery...if you did not see it coming, if you see it coming, then that is both assault and battery.
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your mother
No, that would be assault.
No, it was legally banned in 1947.
Yes - good and hard
It is illegal to slap someone in any place.
Without your consent, then it is assault. It is legal if you give consent.
No, he did have some legal trouble in February ,2009, but the charges were dropped.
To slap your mother is disrespectful and if you decide to do so I would advise you to duck because she may well slap you back. Being mature and talking things out together (good communication skills) is far less painful and uncontrolled anger will get you nowhere.
It's called 'Slap Bet'. It aired originally on November 20, 2006. You should be able to watch it on watchxonline.com (the link is on the bottom of this page)