Title IX — Parental Authority

Article 224

EO 209 · Family Code of the Philippines

ELI5— what this means for you

If disciplinary measures applied by the parent are reasonable and in good faith — not amounting to cruelty, abuse, or neglect — they are lawful. This is the 'reasonable discipline' defense. Note: RA 7610 (Child Abuse Law) sets the outer limits — discipline that causes physical or psychological harm is not protected.

Official text — EO 209

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