Q: Is it OK for a 15 year old to be putting their hands on a 4year old and they are leaving marks on them
It's my 15 year old daughter doing it to my son I'm just over her doing that to him she is always mean to him and she does it on purpose
A:
Based on the facts you gave, I would say it is not okay. In fact, if your daughter is intentionally hurting your son, she could be charged with a criminal offense. Additionally, you are obligated by law to protect your son from being harmed by your daughter. This means if DCS were called due to concerns that your son is being abused and if DCS determined that you could not or chose not to protect your son from your daughter's abuse, then DCS could remove your son from your care.
I don't know anything about your daughter's history, but, at the very least, she should be seen by a therapist. Also, in Indiana, all adults are required by law to make a report to law enforcement or DCS if they have reason to suspect that a child is being neglected or abused.
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