Child abuse: types, causes, prevention

Our future, our happiness, our problems and joys - all these are our coveted and beloved children. But do they always grow in love and affection? Unfortunately no. Recently, child abuse is often discussed in the media and on television.

What is it?

Beatings, sexual harassment, and wounding are considered the most terrible manifestations of child abuse. But besides them, there are a lot of other factors that maim a vulnerable child's soul. Humiliation, disregard, bullying cause the unformed psyche of the child sometimes irreparable injuries. Child abuse involves a bad attitude, which parents, caregivers, teachers allow - in a word, all those persons who have a direct relationship to the upbringing of the child.

Child abuse and child abuse

In practice, it is common to distinguish several types of violence against children. Physical speaks for itself and implies intentional infliction of bodily harm. Sexual violence is reduced to involving an adult person in child sexual relations or corrupting with or without his consent. Psychological influence can provoke the formation of abnormal character traits and inhibit the development of the child. Often teachers, educators, and parents themselves in relation to children show a psychological form of cruelty. An example of this can be criticism of the child about and without; Threats in verbal form; Remarks and insults that humiliate children; Intentional isolation; Lie and failure to fulfill these promises; A severe mental impact that causes a child's mental trauma. In addition, child abuse can be manifested in a simple disregard, that is, lack of attention, care, care and upbringing of the child.

Causes of child abuse

Such reasons are, first of all, social coloring. For example, unemployment, low income in the family, alcoholism, an incomplete family, poor housing conditions, physical overwork, the young age of parents and their desire for entertainment, the birth of another child, a large family.

What Parents Should Know

Cruelty is easier to prevent than to fight it. Prevention of child abuse mainly involves working with parents. There are several tips for those who want to be in love and harmony with their child. Remember that children are personalities, even small ones. It is necessary not only to love, but also to respect them. The process of education is a road strewn with stones, so you should be patient. Do not make out of your child
Ideal. There is no such thing that the baby knows and knows equally well. Praise him for what he does better than others, and do not scold him for not getting things. Never compare your children with others, take the successes of other people's children as information. Do not blackmail the child with phrases like "I tried for you, and you ...". This is a bad attempt to shame your child. Many children respond to such a statement that they did not ask them to give birth. If an unpleasant situation occurred with outsiders, then do not start chiding the child right there. Take him home and talk without witnesses. Do not shame him with strangers. And most importantly - love your baby, tell him about it more often, caress and praise. This is the best protection of children from abuse.