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
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