The Leading Cause Of Violence In Today's Children

Children react to their environment in different ways, and those reactions can vary, depending on the child 's gender and age. Children exposed to family violence are more likely to develop behavioral, emotional, psychological, and social problems than those who are not. Recent research indicates that children who witness domestic violence show anger and temperament problems, depression, low self-esteem, and more anxiety than children who do not witness violence in the home. The trauma they experience can show up in behavioral, physical, social, and emotional disturbances that affect their development and can continue into adulthood.

A child that is exposed to domestic violence may have long term effects from witnessing the abuse. The effects will start at school when trying to socialize

Effects of domestic violence on children, result from witnessing domestic violence in a home, plays a tremendous role on the well-being and developmental growth of children witnessing the violence. The child will always be on guard, scared for himself, and his mother. The child will suffer emotional and psychological trauma from living in a home where his father abuses his mother. Most experts believe that children who are raised in abusive homes learn that violence is an effective way to resolve conflicts. They may replicate the violence they witnessed as children in their teen and adult relationships and parenting

Domestic Violence is a pattern of learned behavior used to establish power and control over another person. The abuser will use fear and intimidation, often including the threat or use of violence to assume power and control. Anyone can experience or be a victim of domestic violence. One in four women will experience domestic violence during their lifetime. Domestic violence can only become worse as time goes on. The effects of domestic violence can leave long term effect on the person abused as well as others in the household and anyone involved. Children are usually victims where there is domestic violence. Children that are exposed to domestic violence are at risk for developmental problems, psychiatric disorders, aggressive behavior, problems

There are a lot of reason why children, adolescents, and even adults become abusers. Not just domestic violence, although that is a very good indication of why these human beings are the way they are. Could you imagine growing up in an environment like that? Witnessing and the exposure to having your parents, siblings, or any other family member being cussed at, smacked around, or broken emotionally down at such a young age

According to Zannettino & McLaren (2014), “witnessing domestic violence can be a terrifying experience for children as they don’t understand what’s going on and can’t find a way to stop it, which can be just as bad for them emotionally as being a victim of abuse themselves.” The victims usually want the abuse to end, but not the relationship per se. The saddest part is most intimate partner violence end up in homicide. The earlier the situation is brought under control, the better. Domestic abuse victim may feel isolated, depressed and helpless.

There are studies showing that 3-4 million children who are between the ages of 3 and 17 are at the risk of domestic violence every year. The children of the women who get abused, usually witness it. (2) This causes the children to have psychological problems, and trust issues. Children that grow up in a violent household, learn very easily that no one can be trusted. It ruins their thought of love and also ruins their courage. (8) No child should have to witness their mother or father get abused. These children show the same behavioral patterns as those who are neglected. They often look for attention, affection, and approval, since they aren't getting much in their home lives. (8) Children deserve to be loved and cared for. They shouldn't have to worry about the things they do, and they shouldn't have to worry about what might happen to them next. There are statistics that show that most of the children who witness domestic violence, will become a victim too. If they do not become a victim, they will have severe psychological trauma. (8) The children are likely to be abused, but they are just as likely to abuse. It's common for children who watch abuse to repeat that abuse to others, such as significant others, and possibly their children.

Over 5 million children witness domestic violence across the U.S. each year. When a child/children are exposed to domestic violence; it affects their life aspects, such as learning, health, and social ability. Children who witness domestic violence often fault themselves and live in fear. Most children become dysfunctional and victims of child abuse. Domestic violence not only affects the victims of the crime but surrounding victims, also. Any child exposed to domestic violence can potentially commit domestic violence later on in life.

Believe it or not exposure to violence affects children in many ways. Children are like sponges they absorb everything they see. Children who are exposed to violence in their homes become fearful, anxious, and never feel safe. They are always worried for themselves, their mother, and their siblings. They may even feel worthless and powerless. Many children will keep the abuse a secret and not tell anyone but as time progresses they will think that it’s their fault and that that’s why the violence is occurring. Children exposed to abuse can look normal to the

When faced with domestic violence these children sometimes carry on violence when they become adults or blame themselves. This article explores theories and situations that show the long term and short term effects of domestic violence. They identified 41 studies that provided relevant and adequate data for inclusion in a meta-analysis. Forty of these studies indicated that children 's exposure to domestic violence was related to emotional and behavioral problems, translating to a small overall effect (Wolfe, Crooks, Lee, McIntyre-Smith, & Jaffe, 2003).

According to the article by House of Ruth states, “And it is always emotionally damaging to witness psychological, emotional, and physical violence” (House of Ruth). Abuse doesn’t only effect the child being abused but it also affects the people witnessing the abuse. It has been said that when young people live surrounded by fear, negative moods, family stress, and parental violence, there is a deep long-term impact in their lives. Research shows children who live with domestic violence often develop psychological, emotional, and behavioral problems. According to the research conducted by The Center for Disease Control they have found that children who witness abuse are at greater risk for the following: “alcohol and substance abuse; health conditions like cancer, depression, and diabetes; poor performance in school; and an early death” (House of Ruth).” It has also been noted that children who have grown up around violence, believe that it is normal, and will often repeat the cycle of abuse in their own adult

Exposure to domestic violence can impact the behavioral, social-emotional, and cognitive development of children. Children who are exposed to domestic violence tend to exhibit more aggressive behaviors with their peers, show signs of depression, and have a difficult time forming relationships (Brown & Bzostek, 2003). Cognitively, studies have shown that children exposed to domestic violence may have difficulties learning and concentrating in school, have difficulties with conflict resolution skills, and may believe in male privilege, (Brown & Bzostek, 2003). Concentration is difficult for children exposed to domestic violence because of how unsafe they may feel in their surroundings. They may be preoccupied with the violence that is

Children who witnessed domestic violence can themselves become abusers in their adult life. They started copying the violent behaviour they see, both as children and as adults. They may loose their self confidence or feel guilty and blame themselves for what is happening. They may develop stress-related problems in

Until recently, there have been limited studies focused on the effects of exposure to domestic violence on children. This paper will review various literatures that identify the effects of domestic violence exposure on children. There were many trends in the literatures that were studied but there were two common trends worth mentioning. The first trend was the participants that were used in the studies. Many of the literatures mention that previous studies mainly gathered information from women and children who resided in battered women shelters. The second trend was the methods used for the studies. Many of the studies used surveys and interviews where women and children self-reported on their experiences.

Violence is started when someone feels emotionally disrupted or when an unexpected natural occurrence form, but all violence ends up hurting the victims and causing major injuries. To me, violence is when we are unsure of what’s around us and we let our desires consume us. This is very for youth violence since we act based on whether we feel angry or excited. When we feel depressed or hatred, we tend to let it out our system and towards someone else. Violence never really occurred to me but it’s all around me, from schools to neighborhoods, there is violence surrounding me everywhere. Although violence might not be direct or intentional, it happens and when it does, there are always casualties. Youth violence might start out small but momentarily, it would lead up to the victim suiciding, starting drugs, or possibly even go mental. Although this might seem really negative, there is always a way to resolve a conflict and helping to stop youth violence is a countermeasure.