Why Do Children Stay With Abusive Parents

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Stephanie Hernandez Lopez
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June 7, 2018
Children Living With Abusive Parents
Children have been getting abused by their parents for a long time. There are several types of abuse on how children are abused by their parents around the world. Should children stay with their abusive parents or not? There is many reasons why children should not stay with their abusive parents.
First, children staying with their abusive parents has caused them their health and sometimes even their death. Kids who get exposed at home with violence they are affected by having a hard time learning and having a social life also will show violent behavior (UNICEF). Getting abused by their parents can cause children to be violent and …show more content…

“Family interaction significantly impacts the development of the children in the home, regardless of income level” (Miller). What goes on with the child and his family makes a huge impact on his life and the way he develops. “...damaging consequences of abuse can not only reshape a child’s brain but also last a lifetime” (Schulte). Not is only the child's brain and develop is affected but also the life of how he will live as an …show more content…

“Teens reported that spending time with parents, being hugged, being told that they are loved and doing things as a family are important to them. (Miller). Teens have said that they like when their parents hug them and spend time with them. Teens want to be with their parents but its hard for them to get love and hugs from them when they don't know how to care for them. “...a family at high to moderate risk includes parents who do not understand basic child development and may discipline inappropriately for the child's age, who lack the necessary skills to care for and manage a child, who use physical punishment harshly and excessively, and who supervise their children inappropriately” (Doak). The child is more at rick of getting abused by his or her parent when the parent does not know how to manage their child. Parents sometimes do not know how they are suppose to treat their children why they act like that which can cause them to be

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