The Effects Of Physical Abuse On Children 's Lives

Child abuse can be a very touchy subject. Some say parents do it because they want their child to listen and follow their rules. Others say that they would never hurt a person because it can cause physical and mental problems that could last a lifetime. With this debate you will see the critics and supporters side of what they think about abuse and what it can do. Most parents who abuse their child don’t realize that its abuse. They believe it’s a different form of discipline that is working to get their child to follow the rules they have set. Child Abuse supporters and critics have their reasons why they agree and disagree with it and what it can do later in their child's life.

One of the most controversial topics is the difference between child abuse and child discipline. Abuse is any action that intentionally harms or injures another person. Discipline is punishment that is intended to correct or train. Some parents do not see the harm in their form of discipline, but others may view it as abuse. It may not be the parent’s intention to harm their child but it is something that occurs. “In 2012, state agencies found an estimate 686,000 of child maltreatment.” .*(*Kids Count) Every year more than 3 million reports of child abuse are made in the United States involving more than 6 million children (a report can include multiple children).

Everyday there are children being abused by someone who is supposed to protect them. An estimated 905,000 children were victims of child abuse or neglect in 2006(Child Welfare Information Gateway, 2008). In 1996, more than three million victims of suspected abuse were reported to child protective services agencies in the United States (Baker, 2002). The numbers have changed and still many cases of abuse go unreported. The number of incidences of child abuse rises when the family is under stress, such as being in our economy. The effects of physical abuse can last a lifetime and are measured by the physical, psychological, behavioral, or social outcomes. Normal physical abuse scenario involves a parent who loses control and lashes

The United States has been fighting the war against child abuse since the first case of child abuse in 1874 that included a child being beaten and chained against her will (Meadows, 2014). Many people hear the words child abuse and think of physical abuse. While, many people are correct in thinking of physical abuse, an “Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE)” study done by the CDC shows that although physical abuse is the leading form of child abuse, emotional or psychological abuse is the second leading form of child abuse (2014). Although one would think sexual abuse along with physical abuse would be the prominent form of abuse, this is not the case. One of the major reasons emotional neglect is more prominent than sexual abuse is due to the fact that emotional abuse is not being overlooked as often as it used to. In fact, it is now being seen as the gateway to physical and sexual abuse (Garbarino, Guttman, & Seeley, 1988). The amounts of consequences that come from being abused as a child are countless as well as life changing, some of these life-changing effects were identified by the CDC as drug abuse, sexual transmitted diseases, suicidal thoughts, and difficulty learning (2014).

Back in the day there were not as many child protecting laws and assisting facilities like there are today. In 1960’s there was very little information as it relates to child abuse. A Canadian psychologist by the name of William L. Marshall said, “you could read all the information in one morning. With the lack of information there was no way for individuals to readily identify what constituted as child abuser. Child abuse before 1875 was in fact the era before child services were created to protect the children.

One of the rising issues among children in our society today is the verbal and physical abuse they

There is a fine line between discipline and abuse. To many people the line has become blurry and the child is left with the consequences. It is like drinking and driving, it is not right or legal but people

This article paper aims at providing an overview of the article “The long-term health consequences of child physical abuse, emotional abuse, and neglect: a systematic review and meta-analysis” by Norman, et.al. The research aims at highlighting the evidence that relates child physical and sexual abuse, emotional abuse and neglect with the subsequent mental and physical health outcomes. Child physical abuse, emotional violence, sexual assault, and neglect are some of the most severe concerns affecting children and our society as a whole. These behaviors have adverse short-term and long-term physical and psychological effects on children. The study of child physical and sexual abuse by sociologists has intensified in the recent past as sociology of childhood has emerged as a crucial area of study. Sociology of childhood emphasizes the role played by communities and different cultures in shaping and defining childhood experiences.

Some definitions focus on the intentions of the alleged abuser, whereas other definitions may ignore the level of intent and place emphasis primarily on the potential or actual harm committed toward the child (Crosson-Tower, 2007).These interchanging definitions of child maltreatment ultimately lead to a level of controversy when it comes to addressing the fine line between physical abuse and parental right to discipline. According to the text, “Historically, parents have the right to bring up their adolescents as they see fit, including administering punishment to curb behavior when they thought it was necessary” (Zastow and Kirst- Ashman, p.200). Adolescents who are faced with child maltreatment are at greater risk of developing negative physiological and psychological growth. These results can be the outcome of the lack of awareness by parents, teachers, schools administration, and the

Physical child abuse has grown very vividly within the recent years. When people think physical abuse, majority picture the beating of a child; however, physical abuse not only consist of kicking, biting, choking, throwing, pushing, burning, but anything that causes injuries to a child. On the daily new we hear about a child that has been neglected or abused by a caregiver. According to the Child Help National Child Abuse, one-third of all parents who were abused as a child, typically become abusers of their own children. Physical abuse causes a child to have psychological effects throughout their life.

Physical child abuse is a major social problem which can have an effect on children in numerous ways depending on the extent of the abuse, the child, and the abuser. Physical child abuse can impact children negatively and lead them to delinquent acts as well as them carrying on these behaviors into adulthood. Previous research was gathered and revised of researches done in question of this topic. The paper focuses on what the effects are of physical child abuse and how they can result to crime and delinquent acts. Theoretically juvenile delinquency can be a result of being physically abused, especially if it’s by a parent or guardian is cohesive to theories such as the social learning theory. There are numerous cases of physical child abuse; crime is the worst outcome of abused children.

It is important that we as practitioners receive the most up to date training in safeguarding as the signs and symptoms, indicators and behaviours of abuse in children and young people can come in different forms, and they are physical abuse, emotional abuse, neglect and sexual abuse. The forms of physical abuse can include signs and symptoms such as unexplainable recurrent injuries or burns, missing hair, a child running away from home, fear of going to the doctors or hospital for a medical examination, fear of contact with others and being touched, or clothing that covers injuries especially when the weathers hot. The physical injuries that indicate that a child has been abused could come in the form of pinch marks or bruising to the ears, bruising around the eyes, cheeks or face, including finger marks. Bruising around the neck or marks that indicate abuse there, i.e. grasp. Bruising and grasp marks around the chest area and on the shoulders. Bruising, burns and grasp marks to the arms. Burns and scalds to the hands. Bruising to the genital area. Bruising, scalds and burns, or an outline that indicates that a belt has been used to the buttocks area, thighs and back. The signs of emotional abuse can include low self-esteem, lack of confidence or speech problems and therefore find it difficult to make new friends, unexplained toiletry accidents when previously trained, upset after making a mistake, self-harming or mutilation (biting self and head banging) and other

Child abuse is when a parent or caregiver, whether through action or failing to act, causes injury, death, emotional harm or risk of serious harm to a child. There are many forms of child maltreatment, including neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse, exploitation, and emotional abuse

Every child wants their parents to treat them in an appropriate way without using physical abuse against them. Some parents use physical force against their children and violate them whether verbally, by tools, or using their hands causing minor injuries such as bruises and cuts or severe injuries (e.g. broken bones, trauma, paralysis, and sometimes even fatal injuries). Obviously, maltreatment of children has serious consequences. I believe all parents who use physical violence against their children must be punished in law.

Children are like flowers, if well taken care of they will bloom. If ignored or tortured, they will wither and die. Child discipline is one of the most important elements of successful parenting. Today, many people have this notion that physical abuse is in no way a solution to helping children discern between right and wrong. Since generations children have been taught the art of discipline through physical punishment. Often this approach to disciplining has resulted in two outcomes, one is where the child becomes more tolerant and is willing to adhere to what he/she has been told, or the other which more often results in children developing a sense of anguish and desire to revolt.