Forms of Abuse
All links and articles under this subject title are related to types and forms of abuse against children.
About Control  When being educated about abuse, one must always remember that the main aspect is the fact that the abuser wants power and control over their victim. Abusive Teachers  Abuse doesnīt only happen in the childīs home. It can also happen at school, by their teachers. Bullying and Child Abuse  Bullying is a form of abuse against children. It is also a matter that must be taken seriously in every school district. Child on Child Abuse  Child on Child Abuse. This article highlights children abusing children; signs to watch for in your child; how parents can safeguard their children and what to do if it is happening to your child. Children Abusing Children  Many students, across the country, experience abuse firsthand from their peers. There are many forms of abuse that occur in our schools. This article takes a look at the abuse that is often labeled as bullying. Children Abusing Children  Do children abuse other children? Does it really happen? It most certainly does. In this article, I would like to highlight bullying. It happens at every grade level throughout a childs educational years. Read this article for more information on bullying. Corporal Punishment  Corporal Punishment still happens in schools within the United States. It also occurs in private homes across the country. It is an unhealthy form of discipline and must be replaced with healthier forms of discipline. Corporal Punishment in Schools  Does corporal punishment still exist in our nationīs schools? Sadly, according to statistics from 2000, it does. Custody Issues  When parents seek a divorce, custody can be quite difficult to handle. However, when abuse is an issue, it is even more difficult since the abuser attempts to use the legal system to their advantage. Discipline and Religion  Mixing discipline and religion can be dangerous because many believe that God calls for spanking a child. However, there are many questions that come as a result of this. Emotional Abuse  Emotional abuse is one form of abuse. This article highlights a few types of emotional abuse, as well as how it can affect the child. Although the scars of emotional abuse are harder to pinpoint, to the experienced and educated eye, the signs of emotional abuse will be recognizable. Emotional Abuse  Learn the basics of what constitutes emotional abuse. Good and Bad Touch  I recently received an email from an individual asking me how I felt was the best way to teach a child on appropriate and inappropriate touching. In this article, I will do my best to answer that question, as well as go over the basics about good and bad touches. Inappropriate Touching and Molestation  Inappropriate touching and molestation happen frequently. There are many aspects to this type of abuse. Incest  Incest does occur in our society. It happens when one family member has intervourse, or molests, another member of the same family. Infant and Child Molestation  Sadly, infant and child molestation does occur in our country. With the fact of it occuring comes the many questions and the sad reality of how it can affect the infants and children. Is Childhood Obesity Neglect?  Who is responsible for childhood obesity? Is it the parents or our society? Parental Alienation  Parental alienation is a term used in court when one parent is alienating the other parent and will not allow them to see their children. While it does occur, it is unfortunately used in court to further abuse the victims. Physical Abuse  There are many actions that constitute child abuse. Shaken Baby Syndrome  Are you concerned you might be hurting your child when you play with him? Learn exactly what shaken baby syndrome is and how it can be prevented. Sibling Abuse  Sibling abuse can be defined as one child abusing another child in the same family or siblings abusing together. Spankings  Are spankings appropriate in any age group? This article helps to shed light on a very touchy and highly controversial topic. Verbal Abuse and Its Effects  Verbal abuse may not leave physical scars, but the emotional effects can be longstanding and severe. Learn what verbal abuse is and the problems it can cause. What is Child Abuse?  What is child abuse? What may be considered abusive to some, may not be to others. This article explores what child abuse is. What is Considered to Be Abusive?  There are parents that choose to hit their child while disciplining them. However, at what point does it become abusive? Is it appropriate to hit a child at all? What is Incest?  What is incest? Incest can be defined as improper physical contact between blood relatives. Child Abuse Homepage | Editor's Picks Articles | Top Ten Articles | Child Abuse Site Map
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