Official questionExamen Civique
Est-ce possible de punir physiquement ses enfants ?
Is it possible to punish your children physically?
Correct answer
Non, la loi interdit les violences physiques et psychologiques envers les enfants
No, the law forbids physical and psychological violence towards children
Why
Since the law of 10 July 2019, the Civil Code states that parental authority is exercised without physical or psychological violence, which includes smacking. Violence against children is a criminal offence; 119 is the child-protection helpline. From the official naturalisation knowledge-question list.
Answer choices
- AOui, si c'est pour les éduquerYes, if it is to bring them up
- BNon, la loi interdit les violences physiques et psychologiques envers les enfantsNo, the law forbids physical and psychological violence towards children
- COui, mais seulement à la maisonYes, but only at home
- DOui, jusqu'à l'âge de 10 ansYes, until the age of 10