1 It's a boy! 2  The first thing you need to determine is whether you have a male and a female. 3  Do not assume that while you may have purchased two geckos as a pair you actually have a boy and a girl. 4  Do a check before introducing them together.
When their children misbehave, some parents do not think twice about spanking them. However, it might be wise to think twice in certain situations, as doing so could result in criminal charges, or could lead a custodial parent to lose custody. Spanking is permitted in Illinois, but not in excessive doses. Child discipline can quickly become child abuse when parents, immediate family members, or any person responsible for a childâs welfare inflicts excessive corporal punishment. Spanking is only one example. Others include slapping, hitting and shoving. The problem is recognizing the line between acceptable and unacceptable corporal punishment. Unfortunately the law is not clear. The Illinois Supreme Court has held that parents may use corporal punishment as long as it conforms to the âreasonablenessâ standard.
Illinois law punishes child abusers harshly. In addition to infliction of excessive corporal punishment, other behaviors that can lead to a child-abuse charge include: Inflicting physical injury that disfigures, impairs or kills the child; Creating a substantial risk of physical injury to the child; Torturing the child;