Myths vs Reality

Myth: It is only child abuse when a child is being physical abused.  

Reality:  Physical abuse is a type of abuse. Emotional(Verbal) Abuse and Neglect can be just as a hurt as physical abuse. 

Myth: Only the fathers abuse their children physically

Reality:  Children can suffer from physical abuse from both parents.  

Myth:  Children who suffer from child abusive will become child abusers themselves. 

Reality: Although there is a chance that children who have suffered from child abuse will end up abusing their children. It does not mean it will happen. 

Myth: Child abuse never happen good, wealthy families. 

Reality: Regardless of ethical background, economic status, culture, or religion, child abuse can happen in any kind of household. Even though a family may like seem a loving family does not it is one. You never know what happen behind those closed doors. 

Myth: When a parent uses corporal  punishment will increase child discipline. 

Reality: Corporal punishment is when an authority inflicts physical punishment on a child to discipline him or her. Although, child discipline is important, by using corporal punishment you are not only exposing a child to violence and pain, but you are also not teaching him or her why their behavior is wrong.

Resources: 
http://www.unicef.org/malaysia/GetonBoard-Factsheet-Child-Abuse-Myths_Facts.pdf

http://www.childmatters.org.nz/58/learn-about-child-abuse/myths-and-realities

http://www.crin.org/docs/FileManager/Poster_factsheet_cp.pdf

Works Cited

http://www.childhelp.org/pages/statistics

https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/factsheets/whatiscan.pdf#page=5&view=Recognizing Signs of Abuse and Neglect

http://www.dominican.edu/academics/resources/facultyresources/file/childabuselaw.pdf

http://www.helpguide.org/mental/child_abuse_physical_emotional_sexual_neglect.htm

http://www.hcvoicesforchildren.org/page1498122.aspx

https://www.google.com/imghp

http://www.crin.org/docs/FileManager/Poster_factsheet_cp.pdf

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Even if the unexplained bruises from child abuse fade the pain from child abuse last forever

Statistics

 Statistics 

• Every ten second a report of child abuse is being made
• 30%  of children who have been abusive and neglected will abuse their children 
• Every day more than four children die from child abusive 
• 80% of 21 year olds that were abused as children met criteria for at least one psychological disorder
• In 2008 Annual cost of  child abuse and neglect is $124 billions  

Resources: 

Statistics of Child Abuse 

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Child abuse is when a child is being neglected either physically, emotionally, or is being sexually mistreated. The issue of child abuse is important because it can have severe negative effects on a child. These include lack of trust, low self-esteem, the impairment of cognitive or motor ability, and forming relationship.

Prevent child abuse by:

• Once you have suspicions of any abuse, report it immediately whether it be a neighbor, friend, or relative.
• Volunteer at a child abuse prevention program.
• Be a nurturing parent.
• Hotline for child abuse 1-800-4-A-CHILD(1-800-422-4453) 

Resources for Child Abuse

Child Welfare
Laws About Reporting Child Abuse
Signs and Symptoms of Child Abuse