- (1) This chapter shall not be construed to authorize interference with child-raising practices, including reasonable parental discipline, which are not injurious to the child's health, welfare, or safety.
- (2) Nothing in this chapter may be used to prohibit the reasonable use of corporal punishment as a means of discipline.
- (3) No parent or guardian may be deemed abusive or neglectful solely by reason of the parent's or child's blindness, deafness, developmental disability, or other disability.
[ 2020 c 274 s 8; 2005 c 512 s 4; 1999 c 176 s 28; 1997 c 386 s 23; 1993 c 412 s 11.]
Notes:
Finding—Intent—Effective date—Short title—2005 c 512: See notes following RCW 26.44.100.
Findings—Purpose—Severability—Conflict with federal requirements—1999 c 176: See notes following RCW 74.34.005.
Application—Effective date—1997 c 386: See notes following RCW 13.50.010.