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Question: My Mom yells and screams all the time, gets mad at me, pulls my hair and slaps me in the face. I do talk back to her now and am starting to hang around with the wrong crowd. I want to do the complete opposite of what she wants me to do just to get back at her. When does child discipline become abuse.
Answer: Putting yourself in a negative situation is not going to get back at your mom. If you are in need of immediate help with an abuse issue, tell an adult that you trust like a teacher, doctor, police officer, and call one of the hotlines below:
- Arizona Child Protective Services 888-SOS-CHILD or 888-767-2445
- Child Help USA Hotline 800-422-4453
- National Crisis/Suicide Hotline 800-999-9999
- National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233
- Teen Link (Various Topics) 800-235-9678
- Youth Crisis Hotline 800-448-4663
If you believe that you are in danger of physical harm, call 911 immediately!
You can also see answers to questions #18429, #120, #18415, and #17664 for information on abuse. See answers to questions #179, #93 and #117 for parental responsibilities and control in Arizona. See answers to questions #159 and #17819 for information on leaving home without parental permission. See answers to questions #182, #144 and #122 for information on incorrigible minors.
Please let us know if you have any further questions.
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