Ordered that the order is reversed insofar as appealed from, on the law and the facts, without costs or disbursements, and so much of the petition as alleged that the child was neglected by the father is granted.
Although parents have a right to use reasonable physical force "to maintain discipline or to promote the welfare" of their children (Penal Law § 35.10 [1]), the use of "excessive corporal punishment" constitutes neglect (Family Ct Act § 1012 [f...
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