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.
In this article. If your doctor tells you that you've got an enlarged liver, it means it's swollen beyond its normal size. There's usually another condition that's causing it, such as hepatitis. You have a lot of treatment choices, but you first need to find out the source of the problem. Getting treated is important.epending on the cause of your enlarged liver, you may notice symptoms like: 1  Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice). 2  Fatigue and weakness.
The liver is the largest organ in the human body. During development, liver size increases with increasing age, averaging 5 cm span at 5 years and attaining adult size by age 15.The size depends on several factors: age, sex, body size and shape, as well as the particular examination technique utilized (e.g., palpation versus percussion versus radiographic).he normal upper level of the liver is at the level of the right nipple, whereas the lower margin of the liver is at the right costal margin. The normal size is variable, particularly in relation to body size. Palpation is performed to determine liver shape and consistency.