Physical abuse

Rohn once said, “Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishments”(Jim Rohn) but when does discipline become abuse? Disciplining children after a misbehavior, is a typical and normal method, that can teach children of their wrong-doing. Nevertheless, some parents become blind to the fact that too much discipline, can lead to the point where it can actually become child abuse. The article “Child Discipline”, announced that, “In twenty-nine countries and territories surveyed, an average…

cognitively, behaviorally, physically, and emotionally. One way that it effects them is that when the kids see their parents fight they will most of the time learn from them which, is a form of modeling. This will lure them into a life long tie with abuse. “Men who as children saw their parents physically attacked each other are three times more likely to hit their own spouses, women who witness it will be the victim” (Stone and Fialk, Pg. 95). Therefore, these violent acts can cause long-term…

threatened death, serious injury, or threatened physical integrity of self or others (DSM-V). Children are exposed to various experiences that can be traumatic for them. Childhood traumatic experiences may stem from experiences that were of a violent nature, physical, psychological or sexual. Children are often witnesses to physical violence in the homes, domestic violence against the parent. They are exposed to gun violence, drugs/substance abuse, and homelessness. Some children live in…

monster. No, not a blob-like alien creature, not a serial killer, but rather a monster that can be found today in “normal” families homes, in banks, and in nursing homes… Elder abuse. In the 1960’s and 1970’s the public started to become aware of certain forms of family violence, it wasn’t until the 1980’s that elder abuse came to widespread public attention (291 Wallace). Undoubtedly Alderich’s film played a role in the beginning of the attention to the subject of family violence as critics…

Domestic violence the aggressive behavior within the home, typically involving the violent abuse of a spouse or partner. A topic that has become an issue too many in our culture today, from movies, campaigns, television specials, even magazines domestic violence will always be a hot button issue. What society thinks when they hear the words domestic violence, they picture a woman beaten and bruised, a woman unable to look anyone in the eyes, a woman constantly looking for a way out of the…

As children, our parents are parents are everything to us. Our world revolves around them and we need them for everything. We depend on them as we grow. Not only for physical things like food and clothing, but we unknowingly depend on them to provide affection and love as well, which in turn creates the skeleton of our emotional being. The Bluest Eye centers on Pecola Breedlove, a young African American girl that wants more than anything to have blue eyes. Sure, she’d like to have lighter skin,…

A Nation on the Fence over Abuse A man knows early in life that if they want to have a happy home, where they would come home to every day after working hard to meet the needs of the family. Most are taught early by society that a man loves his wife and children, while caring for them physically and financially. In many cases they are not taught how to effectively deal with the inevitable frustrations and disagreements in a relationship. Unfortunately some men are so unequipped to deal with…

Behind Closed Doors: Analyzing Suzanne Vega’s “Luka” The song “Luka” by Suzanne Vega portrays the unpleasant reality of the widely ignored child abuse issue. Nearly everyone knows that child abuse exists, but too often we push any thoughts on the issue to the back of our minds, especially if not directly exposed to it. Because of this, unfortunately, a child has to suffer. The song “Luka” forces the listener to stop for a moment and empathize with the subject of the song (Luka). In other…

the crime of child abuse was committed on approximately 7% of girls under age 4. Statistically, most abuse is committed by a family member, with the majority being inflicted on young girls. Girls over the age of 11 are less likely to be abused than girls under 11 by members of their own family. "Girls are twice as likely as boys to be abused both as children and as adults Any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent of care taker, which results in death, serious physical or emotional…

violence, especially in situations where intimate terrorism is present, tend to be complex, and choosing to leave can be much more difficult, if not more lethal, than most people may realize. The suggestion that she should just leave blames any future abuse on her decision to stay; thus, the victim blaming becomes…