family violence means the output of any of the following acts:

1. wilfully or knowingly placing, or attempting to place, a family member in fear of hurt;
2. causing hurt to a family member by such act which is known or ought to have been known would result in hurt;
3. wrongfully confining or restraining a family member against his will; or
4. causing continual harassment with intent to cause or knowing that it is likely to cause anguish to a family member,

It does not include any force lawfully used in self-defence, or by way of correction towards a child below 21 years of age;