The Effects Of Physical Child Abuse On Children

When a person is abusing a child, he/she does not think about the effects. When people are mistreating a child, they will be in the moment and not thinking of what they are doing. If an individual chronically abuses his/her child, he is not thinking about the effects the abuse has on his child. There are various long and short term effects of child abuse. Unfortunately, these short-term effects of child abuse are not the most frightening; most abused children do not have lasting physical effects. Other than some bruises and social withdrawal, short term effects are not clear. If asked about bruises, children will make up a lie to protect their abuser (Friedman). The effects of being abused as a child continue into adulthood and create the long term effects. The disturbing part is that abused children will most likely grow up to be troubled adolescents and adults who may even abuse their own children.

The most obvious effect of child abuse is physical injury to the child. According to the Child Welfare Information Gateway, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, physical injuries can be minor, such as bruises, or severe, such as broken bones or even death, but the pain and suffering leaves much deeper emotional scars. Sometimes, abuse can lead to lasting or recurring health problems, such as shaken baby syndrome

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

But sometimes a severe isolated incident can affect a child as badly as on-going abuse. The impact of abuse is of course the initial pain and suffering and medical problems caused by the physical injury. The longer the abuse goes on, the more serious the impact. Chronic abuse can result in physical disabilities, brain damage, hearing loss and eye damage. ( www.healthyplace.com 2008, p. 1)

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.

Physical abuse can have varying effects on people. It could just lead to a cut or pain on the body, but it could also lead to more lasting things, like post-traumatic stress disorder. But, here are many effects of physical abuse. On children, the effects can be anger and hostility, sleep distuption, stuttering, and excessive crying. It can also cause things such as fractures or broken bones, scars, or drugs or alcohol problems of victims of any age.

It is general knowledge that being abused as a child will leave lasting impressions on them even into their adult life. The severity of the abuse does change how much of an impression was made, but, nonetheless, abuse leaves nothing but negative results. It will affect how children handle issues and communicate with others. It will likely worsen their grades in school and, if the child’s relationship with their parents is still bad, they will continue into a downward spiral later on in life. People who have experienced abuse as children will experience thoughts of inadequacy and/or superiority, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and even personality disorders. Depending on the type of abuse, some children might develop paranoia, OCD, psychosis,

Physical abuse has the potential to trigger psychological and emotional damage. Common troubles victims face are developing psychological disorders such as depression, anxiety, and personality disorders. Death or suicide caused by abuse to a person is probably the most severe effect. Approximately four to seven children die a day due to abuse and another six will die from committing suicide. Physical abuse may leave visible scars, but it is the scars that cannot be seen that have the potential to cause the most

Just the thought of physical abuse is something that makes chills goes down your spine. Physical abuse is one of the painful actions that is in the U.S is happening to millions of families worldwide. It is mostly due to the fact that the male of the house is coming home intoxicated with the intentions of hurting his spouse. 1 in 3 women are victims of physical abuse in their household. This brutal action has lead many women to their breaking point and even death. Men/women who commits domestic violence does so with the intent to have control of both the other person and the relationship.

INTRODUCTION: “Child Abuse occurs when a parent or a care taker physically, emotionally, or sexually mistreats or neglects a child resulting in the physical, emotional, or sexual harm or imminent risk of harm or exploitation, or in extreme cases the death of a child,” child abuse is a big deal because in today’s society many children face abuse, there are many effects and reasons as to why a child may be abuse.

Every year, child abuse and neglect affect more than one million children nation-wide (Currie and Tekin 1). Along with this, child abuse is the source of severe injury to more than 500,000 children and the death of over 1,500 children (Currie and Tekin 1). These outrageously large numbers reveal the extent to which child abuse and neglect impact society; however, they do not acknowledge the effect abuse can have on a child’s life and the repercussions that may occur in both the individual’s childhood and adulthood. While the effects most certainly include physical pain and possibly future disabilities, child abuse and neglect can also affects the child’s psychological welfare. Psychological effects are often more difficult to recognize,

The effects of physical and psychological abuse of children have detrimental short and long term effects. Some possible long term results of abuse are suicide, alcohol abuse, abuse of their own children, physically assaulting their wives/girlfriend, and depression. Short term effects can also include feelings of helplessness, dependency, and self-blame. Victims may begin to believe that they were doing something wrong and deserved to be punished for their actions, even though they may have done nothing wrong.

No one ever thinks it will happen to them, or to anyone that they know. It is a tragic event that can be life changing. “More than four children die every day as a result of child abuse(AmericanSPCC,2015).” There are five main types of abuse and they are neglect, physical, sexual, emotional/psychological, and medical neglect. The most common one according to the American humane society is neglect with sixty-two point eight percent. “Boys and girls are equally likely to suffer maltreatment (American Humane, 2013).” It can happen to anyone it does not matter the gender.

Throughout the course of history, millions of children have been victims of physical abuse; it has been shown that the effects of this abuse can profoundly influence ones mental and physical health in the span of his or hers life.

Child abuse is any form of physical, psycological, social, emotional or sexual maltreatment* of a child. It could be endangering the survival, the safety, the sefl-esteem, the growth and the development of the child. Child abuse is more than just bruises and broken bones. Not all child abuses are obvious.