True/False
Child physical abuse is rare.
False.
How does physical abuse make a child feel?
Angry, hurt, distrusting, scared, ashamed, etc.
What are some examples of physical abuse?
Punching, kicking, squeezing leaving bruises or marks, slapping.
What are some examples of emotional abuse?
Put downs, threatening, humiliating, making jokes at the child's expense, making the child feel bad about their body, etc.
Whose responsibility is it to stop hurting their kids?
The adult/caregiver.
One in 14 kids are physically abused.
False, it's almost 1 in 3.
How does emotional abuse make a child feel?
Worthless, low-self esteem, sad, hurt, angry, unloved, not cared for, guilty, etc.
What are some reasons a kid might not tell about physical abuse?
Feel it is their fault, not knowing it's wrong, fear that their parents will hurt them for telling, fear people won't believe them, shame, etc.
Is emotional abuse as serious as physical abuse?
Yes, emotional abuse can hurt as much as physical abuse .
Who is responsible when a kid does something wrong and the parent goes too far when disciplining the child and an injury occurs?
The parent.
It is ok for adults to be angry, but it's not ok for them to abuse children with their words and actions.
True.
Does anger cause violence?
No, because while anger can lead to violence, some people can get angry without hurting others. An inability to control behavior or a misuse of power and control causes violence.
What is physical abuse?
When a parent or caregiver acts in a way that causes physical injury to a child such as red marks, cuts, welts, bruises, muscle sprains, or broken bones (doing something to hurt the child's body)
What is emotional abuse?
When a caregiver/adult uses words, yelling, or scare tactics to harm a child.
Whose responsibility is it to do homework?
Kids'.
Physical abuse of a child is illegal.
True.
Can feelings sometimes make our body hurt?
Yes, sometimes feelings can make our body feel tense and stressed, which can sometimes feel like headaches, stomach aches, or muscle pain.
What are some things that kids do after they have been through physical abuse?
They may or may not fight back, they might use harmful coping skills, or have difficult feelings about trust, guilt, and stress about their own actions. They may feel sad, mad, or upset. They may or may not talk to other adults or friends about what happened.
Can emotional abuse result in low confidence and difficulty with emotions?
Yes. While emotional abuse can make kids feel this way, support from other adults and therapy can help.
Whose responsibility is it to make sure kids are safe and something is done when a child is abused?
All adults.
Most kids tell when an adult abuses them.
False.
If a parent calls a child names or hurts them, does it mean the child is not worthy love?
No, all children are worthy of love and abuse is the fault of the person being violent or hurtful, not the child's fault.
Why do some parents or caregivers use physical punishment or physically abuse kids?
Potential stress about other things (money, house, job), not being able to control their anger, or it might be how they were raised - but this do not make it ok to physically abuse kids.
Is calling kids bad or mean names emotional abuse?
Yes.
If a kid upsets a caregiver or parent, whose responsibility is it to remain calm, continue to be loving, and provide guidance and support?
The caregiver or parent.