Title IX — Parental Authority
Article 224
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
The measures referred to in the preceding article may include the commitment of the child for not more than thirty days in entities or institutions engaged in child care or in children's homes duly accredited by the proper government agency.
The parent exercising parental authority shall not interfere with the care of the child whenever committed but shall provide for his support. Upon proper petition or at its own instance, the court may terminate the commitment of the child whenever just and proper. (391a)
Chapter 4. Effect of Parental Authority
Upon the Property of the Children
Source: lawphil.net (EO 209 as amended)
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