Child Abuse

  • 1 Apr 2025  | 
  • 11:14 AM  |  
  • Malavika.B

There are many forms of child abuse. Child abuse is the act of hurting a child. It may be someone the child knows, including a parent, family member, caregiver, or family friend. Sometimes abuse is intentional, but not always. If parents or caregivers are no longer able to cope with caring for the child, this can result in dysfunctional behavior and abuse. Child abuse is against the law and inappropriate. It is not known how many children suffer from child abuse because many children do not tell anyone about it. Children are most often abused by a family member or someone they know. Abuse can affect a child’s development in many ways and can lead to social, emotional, and mental health problems.

There are different types of child abuse: physical, emotional, and sexual.

  • Physical abuse includes slapping, pushing, kicking, shaking, or burning a child, or not allowing a child to eat.
  • Emotional abuse frequently involves insults, harsh demands, and constant criticism.
  • Sexual abuse includes rape, incest, and indecent exposure.

Preventing child abuse requires a multifaceted approach, including education, community support, and effective intervention strategies. Awareness campaigns can help people recognize abuse and report it. By prioritizing the protection and well-being of children, society can help ensure that every child has the opportunity to grow up healthy, happy, and free from harm.

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