In Australia domestic violence (DV) and child abuse are taken very seriously. There are equal rights between the husband and the wife, as well as children’s rights.
The husband scolding or hitting the wife may be normal and acceptable in another culture but it is against the law in Australia. The law is similar for children. Educating people from other cultures about these laws is a difficult process and it takes time for these people to adjust and integrate into the mainstream society. It is important for these families to have access to the appropriate support and consultation systems to assist in the acculturation process.
Care should be taken when child safety authorities take children away from the family. These people may still be used to the old way of bringing up children and they may think that their approach is the best for the child, who is expected to respect parents and elders.