Physical abuse is an ongoing issue for many children throughout the world. Physical child abuse is an act of aggressiveness and excess force towards children resulting in non-accidental injuries including; scraps bruises and lacerations (definition). The traumas can also cause harmful disabilities and mental impairments that stick with a child throughout their lives. No child realizes their being abused. Most children are not aware of the fact that abuse doesn’t happen to everyone. It becomes a learned behavior that causes a decrease in the child's social interactions. They become shy, quiet, timid, or act out in the opposite by using; aggression, bullying and behavioral issues as a coping method. This paper, gives an in-depth thought and knowledge …show more content…
These outcomes can cause long term issues and effect the children's emotional development and overall health. Long term effects that cause the children's life to take a turn for the worse, as it can cause outbreaks in physical abuse to their own children, substance abuse, depression and forms of post-traumatic stress disorder. (Conroy et al., 2009) Children who are physically abused are known to become aggressive and fall on the use of opioids and other drugs. (“Addictive Behaviors.” Medscape Log In, 6ADAD, www.medscape.com/viewarticle/877628.) The severity of physical abuse cases can harm the child mentally causing different outcomes including; anxiety and or depression, behavioral outburst, and possible post-traumatic stress disorder. (Gluck,Samantha) The long-term effects of child abuse include, shaken baby syndrome; results in brain hemorrhage, learning impairments and possible vision loss. As well as broken bones by extended amount of force, which can lead to surgeries and impairments. The on- going research for the long- term effects show the traumatic events that shape the children's lives and future statistics and research continue to grow. (Tarullo, …show more content…
The line being acceptable behavior and discipline and nonacceptable behavior and discipline. The publics perspective is a very two-sided situation due to how each individual parents. Some think It's about how people were brought up, sometimes people think it's the adults fault for teaching the kid. Some say it's the kids fault for doing things wrong. For the longest time using excess force on children was the norm but in the last 20-30 years its changed greatly. Parents and guardians can't go out in public and grab their children by the arm without getting a look or someone telling them it's wrong. They can't spank their children, drag them around, use aggressive language, or use soap in their mouths. Which is a proper reaction as aggressive behavior towards children isn't tolerated. In the past years that was ok though, educators could tussle up the children as a disciplinary action and parent's belts and hands were a form of putting their children in check. Many cases have had these points brought up that it was just a disciplinary action not abuse. In new studies, these actions come with consequences; children become traumatized, hurt and create behavioral issues.(Odhayani, Abdulaziz Al, et al,2013) In present cases children are becoming increasingly impacted by the torture of and anger outburst by guardians and parents. The use of drugs, alcohol, experienced abuse or having a mental illness are all factors to be the
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 3.3 million referrals for alleged maltreatment were made in 2013. Out of the 3.3 million referrals, 899,000 children were officially documented as being maltreated(Child Abuse & Neglect 2015). Child abuse is the mistreatment of a child. Child abuse is recognized in several forms; physical, emotional, sexual and neglect. Children who experience any form of abuse will tend to withdraw themselves from their peers and sometimes from other family members who are not aware of what is taking place. Child abuse occurs not just in the homes of these children, but can also occur in schools, churches and after school programs. Anywhere a child is present there is a chance that abuse can occur. This paper will review the forms of child abuse, the effects of child abuse, reasons child abuse occurs and possible therapies to bring healing in the parties involved.
According to the book, Children Who See Too Much, frequent exposure to violence changes the structure of the developing brain. And, it also leaves marks on the chemistry of a young child’s brain (Groves, 37). The children begin to be afraid of their environment because they see their world as unpredictable and dangerous. Hence, them become very aware of their environment, they become guarded waiting for the next dangerous thing that might happen (Groves, 46) Seeing violence at home also affects the child in school. Because their fight or flight system is always running, it begins to interfere with the ability to do learning tasks in school. “They do not complete assignments. They may be highly active and restless.” (Groves, 47) “It affects their emotional development their social functioning, their ability to learn and focus in school, their moral development, and their ability to negotiate in intimate relationships as adolescents and adults.” (Groves, 57). Children are also at risk for both internalizing factors such as anxiety, depression, and self-blame. They are also susceptible to externalizing factors such as aggression and delinquency behaviors. Witnessing or hearing abuse can also affect children in the long run. If they witness long term abuse, it can become “a form of modeling for present and future behavior” according to the Handbook of Domestic Violence Intervention Strategies by Albert
Child neglect and abuse is an unfortunate reality for many children today. It can have significant developmental impacts on children until they are an adult. Unfortunately it is not noticed until the damage is already done. Parents are the ones that are supposed to take care of their child. The consequences of a child getting mistreated young may endure long after the neglect occurs. People having children and not ready to be parents. Scaring the child for life because they decided that is was fun to beat on their child and abuse them mentally, and some even sexually. The effects can appear in all aspects of life, rather it is psychological or behavioral. There are three main effects of neglect and abuse that can range from minor physical injuries, not getting along with others, or can become aggressive and affect them later on in life.
Children who have been abused are left with more than just physical scars. They have many psychological, emotional, and behavioral problems as well. Their social lives are affected dramatically, and they suffer lifelong effects. (Lambert) Children tend to be emotionally disturbed years after the abuse, many have IQ scores lower than average, and some have even been classified as mentally retarded. Children who have been abused also show signs of personality and neurological changes. (Oates 119) Sexual abuse has been linked to nightmares, bed wetting, sadness, clinging behavior, and anxiety. Children also showed more aggressive and anti-social behaviors. (Oates 127) Adults who were sexually abused are more prone to depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and drug or alcohol problems. (Oates 132-133) Studies show overwhelming evidence of the effects abuse can have on a child, and the way the effects continue into their adult lives. (Oates 135)
Physical abuse is physical force or violence that results in bodily injury, pain or impairment. It includes assault, battery and inappropriate restraint. In the U.S., state and local protective services investigated 3.6 million reports of child abuse or neglect in 2006. Of these, more than 900,000 children were identified as victims of child maltreatment. (Craig & Dunn, Ex.: 2010, p. 195) Parents are most likely to be perpetrators of child maltreatment: In 2006, 83% of victims were abused by a parent, either acting alone or with another person. Mothers are somewhat more likely than father to maltreat their children, in part because they spend more time with them. (Craig & Dunn, Ex.: 2010, p. 198)
Some children become passive and withdrawn while other become angry and aggressive. These children live in constant fear that the batterer may become physically abusive towards them. Additionally, children who are exposed to such abuse can also exhibit physical symptoms such as stomachaches, headaches, bedwetting, loss of the ability to concentrate, anxiety, and loss of appetite. These children are also at a higher risk of experiencing alcohol and drug abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder, and juvenile delinquency
Furthermore, rates on children encountering physical abuse are more prevalent than any other form of child maltreatment for both genders. In a previous study by Birere and Elliot (2003) found exposure to physical abuse would ultimately lead to high rates of being diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder and depression.
Physical child abuse has grown dramatically in recent years. There are news stories about children being abused or neglected everyday. Physical abuse will cause the child to have many psychological effects throughout life. Although people might not realize, society can impact an abused child dramaticlly either positively or negatively. Even though there are many things wrong with child abuse, there are many controversies over how serious it is and how to prevent it from happening. Although there are so many controversies over child abuse, one thing for certain is that it can cause many problems psychologically either immediately or long term.
The early childhood years are a period of rapid change in the brain, this leaves children exceptionally vulnerable to psychological abuse. Psychological abuse includes rejecting, ignoring, criticizing, belittling, humiliating, threatening with violence, or otherwise terrorizing the child, all of which have the effect of eroding the child's self-esteem and sense of security. Psychological abuse can come as a result of actions that do not specifically target the child. Studies show that children who have experienced domestic violence are more anxious and insecure then those who do not. Children who observe violence react with many of the same psychological symptoms as children who have experienced it directly. Psychological abuse is often accompanied by other forms of abuse. It is difficult to prove, however, and rarely is
Physical child abuse is another word for child abuse. Child abuse can be defines in more than one way, but whatever you call it, it still defines abuse at the hands of his or her caregiver. According to (http://emedicine.medscape.com) physical abuse is a form of maltreatment in which injury is afflicted on a child by the caregiver via various nonaccidental means, including hitting with a hand, stick, strap, or other object; punching, kicking, shaking, throwing, burning, stabbing, or choking to the extent that demonstrates harm results. Multifactorial nature of physical abuse refers to circumstances that may give rise to the occurrence of a child’s injury via physically abusive actions (http://emedicine.medscape.com). Children can also be
There are many forms of physical abuse, such as, slapping, hitting, strangling, beating, kicking and sexual abuse. In many cases objects being thrown at a child that can injure them. Many times, physical abuse goes undiscovered because children tend to hurt themselves all the time anyway. According to the book, Violence the Enduring Problem states, “Many child victims are fearful or incapable of reporting their victimization to an authority figure. And Despite the mandatory reporting laws in place in all states, evidence of abuse and neglect can often remain hidden except for extreme cases, such as when broken bones and concussions require medical care” (170). Also, physical abuse is often explained away by adults as accidents. But according to Childhelp.org states, “A report of child abuse is made every ten seconds. That in 2014, state agencies found an estimated 702,000 victims of physical child abuse” (Child Help). It is an epidemic that has plagued the United States for decades. Child abuse is an ever-growing social problem. Children that are physically abused have a high propensity to develop psychological disorders, such as, depression, anxiety, and PTSD. There is evidence about the mental health implications of physical abuse and environmental stressors that contribute to the ongoing
The psychological effects that are created through abuse often create physical side effects as well. These psychological effects, such as anxiety and depression, could cause reoccurring headaches, loss of appetite, insomnia, and many other physical effects due to growing up with a heightened stress response. Even after the abuse ends, adult survivors of childhood abuse are at a higher risk for many long-term problems including “…chronic pain and fibromyalgia, gynecological problems, irritable bowel syndrome, diabetes, arthritis, headaches, cardiovascular disease, and chronic fatigue syndrome”. Physical abuse usually causes more noticeable side effects than mental or emotional abuse, and they can also sometimes cause life-long problems. The longer the abuse occurs, the worse the repercussions will be. Long-term abuse can result in physical disabilities, brain damage, and even death. The amount of negative physical effects that come from childhood abuse show that the idea of positive physical effects coming from the situation as well is
Physical child abuse is defined in various ways. Most people would recognize it as the presence of an injury that the child sustains from someone who is caring for them. The injuries are also referred to as inflicted or nonaccidental injuries. Some common examples of inflicted injury are fractures, burns, bruises, subdural hematoma, head trauma, and shaken baby syndrome. Physical abuse may also be in the form of maltreatment, including hitting with a hand, stick, strap, or other object; punching; kicking; shaking; throwing; burning; stabbing; or choking to the extent that harm results. The National Center on Child Abuse and Neglect (NCCAN) estimated that 37% of children with maltreatment injuries developed a disability or special need,
In general, child physical abuse can be a hard topic to discuss among those who truly care for children. Next to child neglect comes along child abuse. Children, Women and even men are abused. Abuse comes from the dominated figure in the relationship. Child abuse is define differently depending on the state that the accused abuse occurs in according to the national child traumatic stress network. It is the second most reported type of child abuse out of 25% of child abuse cases. (Net) Most parent who inflict pain on their children that can be considered physical abuse have no idea that they are harming the child. Even the simplest of physical chastisement is considered abuse. “In Arkansas, Minnesota, and the District of Columbia, hitting a child with a closed fist is considered physical abuse. In Arkansas, hitting a child on the face or head is also called
Abuse in child can differ from physical, emotional, mental, sexual and neglect. The effects of child abuse vary between children these effects can be long lasting. Some of these problems can be psychological such as anxiety, depression, academic problems in school, withdrawn and difficulty connecting with others, and can even experience flashbacks and post-traumatic stress. They also have physical effects such as bruises, sprains, fractures, poor hygiene and inappropriate dress. Children living in an environment that is full of fear and violence develop poor coping skill some of these coping skills can be eating disorders, drug use risky sexual decision and self-harm. Some children fall into a cycle of abuse and become abusers themselves. Each child can experience one or more