parental defense

Parental defense is a legal principle that allows parents or guardians to use reasonable force to protect their children from imminent harm or danger. It recognizes that parents have a duty to safeguard their children’s well-being and may respond accordingly if they believe their child is in immediate danger. However, the force used must be proportionate to the threat, and excessive or unnecessary violence can be considered unlawful. This defense aims to balance a parent’s instinct to protect with the need to avoid unnecessary harm, within the boundaries of the law.