Physical Abuse
TRUE or FALSE: One in 14 kids are physically abused.
False, it's almost 1 in 4.
What are some examples of emotional abuse?
Put downs, threatening, humiliating, making jokes about someone, makes you feel bad about yourself, etc.
What is neglect?
When a parent or caregiver does not provide necessary food, clothing, shelter, education, supervision or medical care. As a result of this, children’s physical, mental or emotional state can become compromised.
What is substance abuse?
Substance abuse is when someone drinks alcohol or smokes marijuana (weed) or takes drugs in a way that could lead to health, legal, and other problems.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: TRUE or FALSE: Domestic violence is only physical.
False. Abusive actions against another person can be verbal, emotional, sexual, and physical.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: TRUE or FALSE: Most kids tell when an adult abuses them. Why or why not?
False, most kids do not tell. Fear that their parents will hurt them for telling, fear people won't believe them, shame, they don't want to get anyone in trouble, they don't want their home to change.
Is emotional abuse as serious as physical abuse?
Yes, emotional abuse can be as hurtful as physical abuse.
TRUE or FALSE, neglect is the most common form of abuse.
True. 60% of kids who experienced abuse were neglected.
TRUE or FALSE: Substance abuse affects the way we treat others or the choices we make
FALSE. Substances impacts the choices we make and our ability to determine what is right and wrong.
TRUE or FALSE: Children often have mixed feelings about the person who is being violent, especially if they are a parent. Why or why not?
True. They might feel confused because they feel anger, love, fear, and respect and love the parent at the same time.
How do kids feel when they see another child get physically abused?
scared, nervous, confused, angry, sad, guilty, and many others. All feelings are normal.
How might emotional abuse make a kid feel?
Worthless, low-self esteem, sad, hurt, angry, unloved, not cared for, guilty, etc.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: TRUE or FALSE, abuse only counts if it's violent.
False. Neglect can be just as harmful as physical or emotional abuse.
What are four emotions a kid may have towards their parent who abuse drugs/alcohol?
Love, fear, guilty, worried, embarrassed, fear, hate, confusion, and more
TRUE or FALSE: Children who have witnessed domestic violence may have stomach aches, headaches, trouble sleeping, and lose the ability to concentrate.
True. These are all very common physical responses.
Who's responsibility is it to make sure kids are safe and something is done when a child is abused?
An adult. The child is never at fault or responsible.
TRUE or FALSE: It is ok for adults to be angry, but it's not ok for them to abuse children with their words and actions.
True. Adults experience anger, but it is never okay for them to take their anger out on a child.
TRUE or FALSE, child neglect is always done on purpose.
False. Child neglect is not always on purpose. Sometimes, a caregiver becomes physically or mentally unable to care for a child. Other times, alcohol or drug abuse may affect the ability to keep a child safe. However, this is not an excuse for their actions.
TRUE OR FALSE: 1 in 20 children live or have lived with a parent that has substance abuse disorder
Why does domestic violence happen?
It is mainly because the adults or one adult doesn't know how to solve problems in healthy and mature way. They don't know how to control their anger. Alcohol, drugs, and stress can assist in that, but they do not cause domestic violence. Many abusers will use these excuses for their actions.
What are some examples of physical abuse?
Punching, kicking, leaving bruises or marks, slapping, hitting, hurting someone with an object like a belt or stick.
Can feelings sometimes make our body hurt?
Yes, sometimes feelings can make our body feel stressed and can sometimes feel like headaches, stomach aches, trouble concentrating, sleeping, or other things.
Give an example of a parent's role vs. a kid's role
A parent can provide kids with basic needs (food/water/shelter/clothes, safety, rules.
A kid helps out with reasonable chores, does their homework, goes to school, gets to have fun, etc.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: When a child's parent dies from drugs is it ok for a child to feel mad, sad, or guilty? Who may a child feel mad at or why might they be mad? Why might a child feel guilty?
There are no wrong feelings to have. A child may feel mad at the situation that happened, at the person that got them into drugs, at the person that didn't help them, or lots of times at the parent that used the drugs. ......A child may feel guilty and feel like they could have done more to help their parent. They may feel like it was their responsibility to get that parent to make the right choices and to not be an addict.
TRUE or FALSE: Witnessing domestic violence means only seeing it.
False. Witnessing can mean seeing violence, but it can also mean hearing threats or fighting noises from another room. It can also mean that children observe the aftermath of physical abuse, such as blood, bruises, tears, torn clothing, and broken items.