Effects Of Child Neglect

One of the major problems that society face in today’s world is child abuse. Child abuse is physical maltreatment of a child or it can be sexual molestation of a child. Child abuse does not have to be physical. Abusing a child can occur in a physical, emotional, or sexual state; along with neglect. “Physical abuse cases included injuries such as bruises, welts, burns, abrasions, lacerations, wounds, cuts, bone and skull fractures, and other evidence of physical injury. Sexual abuse charges varied from felony sexual assault to fondling or touching in an obscene manner, rape, sodomy, and incest. Neglect cases reflected a judgment that the parents’ deficiencies in childcare were beyond those found acceptable by community and professional standards

According to Herrenkohl, “Research shows that various forms of early adversity, including child abuse and child neglect (child maltreatment), can carry long-term developmental consequences for children (Herrenkohl)”. Some adults do not understand the needs of their children. Some parents’ growing up may not had any good care as a child, and may think it is okay to treat their kids the same way. The effects of child neglect are health and physical effect, social and behavioral effect, emotional and psychological effect, intellectual and cognitive effect, and the child adulthood. Children are at an increased risk for emotional behavioral problems regardless if they were directly abused or not (Foundation). Some common effects are, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. If you know anyone, who is experiences any form of child neglect seek

According to Grace W.K. Ho, An estimated 1 in 4 children living in the United States experience some form of maltreatment during their lifetime (Ho). It can cause the child to have cuts, bruises, broken bones, etc. Many cultures around the world view physical abuse different from others. Children who are maltreated have significantly poorer mental and physical health outcomes compared with the general child population (Ho). Some of the causes of child abuse are lack of parenting support and skills, a history of child abuse, mental illness, etc. The lack of parenting support could be the main reason why children most children experience physical abuse. He/she are in their learning stages and need to parent to correct them when they are wrong. Your child will make mistakes along the way. The best way to cope with your child when they make is mistake is to sit down with them and explain what they are doing wrong. In 2014, approximately 1,580 children died from abuse and neglect across the country—a rate of 2.13 deaths per 100,000 children (Services). Physical abuse is violence! Some common signs of physical abuse are when the child does know how they got their injury; refuse to explain how they were injured, or aggression towards others, etc. Seek help if you know someone who has experienced physical