Child Abuse And Its Effects On Children

Physical abuse is “the mistreatment of a child that causes physical injury, impairment, or endangerment.” (Layman 15) It accounts for about 25 percent of abuse cases. (Moses) Children who have been abused usually show certain signs. They tend to be apathetic and withdrawn, but at the same time, constantly scanning their environment for danger. (Oates 43) Physical abuse can leave all kinds of injuries.

Physical abuse is any non-accidental physical injury to a child. Physical abuse is an injury that results from physical aggression.

          There are many different types of child abuse. There is maltreatment and sexual abuse. Maltreatment is an area that encompasses many different things, such as physical abuse, child neglect, and emotional abuse. Physical abuse may begin with “shaken – baby syndrome” and

Physical abuse also defined as non-accidental trauma or physical injury, of which can be caused by punching, beating, kicking, biting, burning or harming the child. Physical abuse is the most visible and second most common form of child maltreatment.

Signs of physical abuse can be unusual shaped markings, sores, bruising and unexplained regular falls and injuries in

Physical abuse is defined as the use of physical force that may result in bodily injury, physical pain, or impairment. Physical abuse may include hitting, beating, pushing, shoving, shaking, slapping, kicking, pinching, and burning. Also, inappropriate use of drugs and physical restraints, force-feeding, and physical punishment of any kind also are examples of physical abuse.

Child abuse consists of acts that endanger a child 's physical and emotional development. Physical abuse is defined as non accidental injury to a child, includes burns, cuts, bruises, hitting, whipping, throwing, having anti-social behavior, or having fear of adults. Emotional abuse is attitude or behavior that interacts with a child 's mental

Signs and symptoms of physical abuse: Unexplained bruising, cuts or burns. Unexplained injuries and falls. Restraining someone inappropriately without a reason. Malnutrition, ulcers, bed sore and being left in wet clothing. Inappropriate sanctions including deprivation of food, clothing, warmth and health care needs.

213). Physical abuse is the most common type of child maltreatment. Boys and girls are about equally likely to be physically abused. Physical abuse include: hitting, kicking, shaking, throwing, burning, stabbing or shocking the child (Downs, Moore and McFaden, 2009, pg. 211). Lastly, according to Downs, Moore and McFadden sexual abuse is an “act of a person, adult or child, which forces, coerces, or threatens a child to have any form of sexual contact or to engage in any type of sexual activity at the perpetrator’s direction” (2009,p214). The terms of “sexual abuse” encompasses a wide range of behaviors which are the follow: fondling, making a child touch an adult’s sexual organs and penetrating a child’s vagina or anus (Downs, Moore and McFaden, 2009, p.214). Among the abuses Antwone was subjected to, he was a victim of repeated sexual abuse. He did not receive adequate supervision and he was always hoping that someone would find out and stop the abuse.

As reported by Childhelp, there are certain signs a parent or caregiver may display that might hint towards abusive behavior (“What is Child Abuse”). For example, an abusive caregiver may be unable to explain their child’s injury, or may explain it in an unrealistic sense. Childhelp states that many abusers may also display aggression towards their child and keep them away from social interaction (“What is Child Abuse”). Just as there are signs of an abusive caregiver or parent, there are also signs that a child may be experiencing physical abuse. These signs include aggression, fear of adults, fear of withdrawal, depression, anxiety, insomnia, and self destructive behaviors, announces Childhelp (“What is Child Abuse”).

Physical abuse is intentionally inflicting pain onto a child as well as the failure to prevent or stop injury or suffering. For example, burning, scalding, suffocating, kicking and drowning all forms of physical abuse. There are many indicators of physical abuse which I have detailed in Appendix A.

Some of the signs and symptoms of physical abuse are bruises in places that would not be associated with a child falling over accidentally, these may happen frequently. They maybe finger marks from being grabbed, burns

Physical Abuse is deliberately causing some kind of physical harm to a child. This could involve punching, kicking, biting, burning, shaking, throwing or beating with objects such as belts or sticks. I could also involve suffocation, giving a child alcohol of illegal drugs or poisoning There are many signs and

Physical Abuse is action taking in a continuous, pervasive, extreme manner, and if it is done intentionally to harm a child. Emotional/Mental Abuse is considered a pattern of behavior that can seriously interfere with a child’s positive development. Sexual Abuse is defined as any misuse of a child for sexual pleasure or instant gratification of an adult (“What is Child

There are generally three types of abuse. They include psychological, sexual, and physical abuse. Child abuse can be described in many different ways. Some people will describe abuse as spanking a child. While others think that abuse only happens when someone uses an instrument to beat a child or inflicts such violence on a child that they end up dying. These are two very different ends of the spectrum. Child abuse is much more than the physical abuse we are often exposed to by the media.