Cause of Child Abuse
Child Abuse
What causes child abuse? There are all kinds of reasons for child abuse. As there are different kinds of child abuse. Such as, physical abuse, sexual abuse, mental abuse, and neglect.
Abuse occurs in all cultures: High, middle, and low-income, racial, religious, and ethnic groups. However, you will find that it is more common in certain ethnic groups, such as, those below the poverty level.
If a child has unexplained bruises, broken bones, and even cigarette burns, that is physical abuse. Physical abuse can also cause death to the child. No adult has a right to beat a child, no matter what. There are many reasons why a parent or an adult uses physical abuse on a child. The parent(s) or adult could have come from an abusive home himself or herself. If that is all that the adult was taught growing up, then that is all he or she is going to know. So it will be passed down to his/her children and their children will pass it down to their children. It is an endless chain of abuse.
Alcohol and drugs play a big rule in child abuse. The parent(s) or caregiver is already stressed out by a variety of social conditions and when he/she get home from work she/he can start drinking or using drugs, if not both, This can trigger the violent behavior.
Children are even sexually abused. A parent, guardian, relative, or a family friend can sexually abuse them. The age doesn't even matter. There are babies that have been sexually abused as well as teenagers.
Some children cannot or will not tell another adult that they are being sexually abused. It is up to adults to look for signs of sexual abuse, such as physical complaints, fear of certain people or places, withdrawal from family and friends, discipline problems at home or school, self-destructive behavior, depression, and getting involved with alcohol or drugs just to mention a few.
Children that are being sexually abused frequently will display certain behavior such as copying adult sexual behavior, having sexual contact with other children or themselves, and showing sexual knowledge through language or behavior. Other signs an adult can look for are unexplained swelling, bleeding or irritation of the mouth, genital, or anal area.
Children that have...