For those affected by child abuse, mental, physical, behavioral, and economic problems are likely to occur in the future without proper help, and such effects often begin during abuse. It is difficult to identify children who are being abused as they normally do not mention it, a result of either not recognizing abuse or being manipulated to believe that they are not being abused. These children may appear timid and fearful of certain adults or events, and can have “behavioral extremes” such as fits of anger or excessive obedience (“Know the Signs”). Physically abused children, often having frequent bruises or burns, are particularly prone to these extremes, and can be mistrustful and cautious towards others (“Types of Child Abuse”). Sexually
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These include the severity, duration, and type of abuse, but also an individual’s community and personal feelings. Those who do not blame themselves, have high self-esteem, and live in a safe environment cope better with abuse than those who do not (“Impact of Child Abuse”). These psychological factors help ease the mental effects of child abuse, but studies have shown that the surroundings of an abused child impact the effects of child abuse just as much, if not more. According to a 2010 study of 100 university students who had been abused as children, a family’s coping methods “affected resilience in adult-life far more than the length or type of abuse” (“Resilience”). Clearly, how child abuse is dealt with can become more important than the abuse itself, but this is often the problem as victims of child abuse are not provided with the resources needed to cope with the effects of …show more content…
According to an abstract paper done by the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control in 2010, abused children will need to pay greater costs than others due to problems with violence, drugs, or their health (Fang, Xiangming, et al). The abstract states that the “average lifetime cost” for each individual would be around $210,012, a problem for victims of child abuse as they become adults (Fang, Xiangming, et al). These costs are difficult to manage as studies have found that individuals who have been abused as a child have trouble keeping jobs and being financially stable, an issue that can quickly lead to depression and feelings of hopelessness (“Impact of Child Abuse”). Unfortunately, this only adds to the mental problems resulting from child abuse, which are plentiful. Specifically, individuals who have been abused as a child suffer greatly from mental trauma and flashbacks. One example is of a person called “Pete,” who was physically abused by his mother throughout his child and teenage years (“Pete’s Story”). As he recalls memories of abuse, he explains that “I find it difficult to trust people and I have flashbacks, especially if I see something on TV which triggers a memory. I find everyday things, like walking down a street, difficult as I
These include the severity, duration, and type of abuse, but also an individual’s community and personal feelings. Those who do not blame themselves, have high self-esteem, and live in a safe environment cope better with abuse than those who do not (“Impact of Child Abuse”). These psychological factors help ease the mental effects of child abuse, but studies have shown that the surroundings of an abused child impact the effects of child abuse just as much, if not more. According to a 2010 study of 100 university students who had been abused as children, a family’s coping methods “affected resilience in adult-life far more than the length or type of abuse” (“Resilience”). Clearly, how child abuse is dealt with can become more important than the abuse itself, but this is often the problem as victims of child abuse are not provided with the resources needed to cope with the effects of …show more content…
According to an abstract paper done by the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control in 2010, abused children will need to pay greater costs than others due to problems with violence, drugs, or their health (Fang, Xiangming, et al). The abstract states that the “average lifetime cost” for each individual would be around $210,012, a problem for victims of child abuse as they become adults (Fang, Xiangming, et al). These costs are difficult to manage as studies have found that individuals who have been abused as a child have trouble keeping jobs and being financially stable, an issue that can quickly lead to depression and feelings of hopelessness (“Impact of Child Abuse”). Unfortunately, this only adds to the mental problems resulting from child abuse, which are plentiful. Specifically, individuals who have been abused as a child suffer greatly from mental trauma and flashbacks. One example is of a person called “Pete,” who was physically abused by his mother throughout his child and teenage years (“Pete’s Story”). As he recalls memories of abuse, he explains that “I find it difficult to trust people and I have flashbacks, especially if I see something on TV which triggers a memory. I find everyday things, like walking down a street, difficult as I