Domestic violence can take the form of one or more traumatic incidents, causing a sudden change. Or changes can occur gradually in reaction the day to day witnessing of an abusive relationship, shaping him or her little by little as they develop. Witnessing violence in the home also changes how children think and feel- about themselves, life, and family.
Studies show that 3 to 4 million children within the ages of 3 to 17 are at risk of being exposed to domestic violence each year. Statistics say that 95% of the cases in the US involve female victims by a male significant other. The children of these households often witness the violence forced upon their parent by their partner. During violent incidents children may try to rescue their mother, …show more content…
Observe the results of domestic violence, like bruises, blood stained/ ripped clothing, and broken belongings. The children can also tell by more subtle hints that their parent is being abused in the home. Such as more tension when all are in the home; like the mother being jumpy around the abuser. Families with documented incidents of domestic violence often have a significantly higher number of children in the home, especially children under 5. Many parents report attempting to save or shelter their children from domestic violence, research suggest that the children often intervene in episodes of domestic violence.
Children of these violent households often hold the beliefs that violence and threats can get you anything you want, that women are weak, helpless, incompetent, stupid or violent, anger causes violence, and unhealthy or unequal relationships are normal or to be expected. They often try to stay out of the way, lest they become the next to be abused. Some hope for help retreating into fairytales believing a “super hero” will save them. Younger children misunderstand the domestic violence at home often believing that “if mommy isn’t crying she isn’t hurt, or “once the fighting stops, everything is
Studies show that 3 to 4 million children within the ages of 3 to 17 are at risk of being exposed to domestic violence each year. Statistics say that 95% of the cases in the US involve female victims by a male significant other. The children of these households often witness the violence forced upon their parent by their partner. During violent incidents children may try to rescue their mother, …show more content…
Observe the results of domestic violence, like bruises, blood stained/ ripped clothing, and broken belongings. The children can also tell by more subtle hints that their parent is being abused in the home. Such as more tension when all are in the home; like the mother being jumpy around the abuser. Families with documented incidents of domestic violence often have a significantly higher number of children in the home, especially children under 5. Many parents report attempting to save or shelter their children from domestic violence, research suggest that the children often intervene in episodes of domestic violence.
Children of these violent households often hold the beliefs that violence and threats can get you anything you want, that women are weak, helpless, incompetent, stupid or violent, anger causes violence, and unhealthy or unequal relationships are normal or to be expected. They often try to stay out of the way, lest they become the next to be abused. Some hope for help retreating into fairytales believing a “super hero” will save them. Younger children misunderstand the domestic violence at home often believing that “if mommy isn’t crying she isn’t hurt, or “once the fighting stops, everything is