What?
what is physical punishment?
When someone spanks, hits, or is physical with another person as a way to stop or change a child's behavior. This is not against the law, but does not usually solve the problem.
Who is physically abused?
Physical abuse happens in many families across the United States. It may have happened to many of the children in your classroom. It does not matter what color a family is, how much they make, where they live or what their religious beliefs are. It happens to boys and girls. Physical abuse can happen to any family.
What are some examples of physical abuse?
Why don't children tell?
Children do not tell for many reasons. Some children do not tell because they are scared that their parents will be mad at them. Some children may not tell because they do not want to get their parents in trouble. Other children may not tell because they think it is OK for a grownup to physically abuse them, or they don’t know their parents are breaking a law.
How about feeling abuse?
“Feeling Abuse” or Emotional Abuse is when we call someone a name or threaten to hurt him or her, or make him or her feel bad. Calling someone “stupid” or saying we will hit someone if they do not pick up a toy is “feeling abuse”. Often, this type of abuse happens in the same home where physical abuse is happening.
What is physical abuse?
Child physical abuse is when a child is hurt or injured by a grown up. This means if a child has red marks, brusies, cuts, broken bones, or is hurt in any other way. This is again the law.
Who commits acts of physical abuse?
An adult who is taking care of a child can physically abuse a child. But most adults who take care of children do not physically abuse them.
What kinds of worries do kids who've been through physical abuse?
All answers are correct!
Why does physical abuse happen?
Physical abuse can happen when a person doesn't know how to handle their emotions, or doesn't know how to meet a child's needs. Sometimes physical abuse happens because an adult does not have positive problem solving skills.
How might a child feel if they are abused?
Children may feel many different feelings when they are physically abused. Some children may feel embarrassed because they think they did something wrong and the physical abuse is their fault. Children may be fearful of the person who hurt them. Children may love the person who hurt them and be angry at that person at the same time. No matter how a kid feels, all feelings are OK!
What are normal feelings about abuse?
Kins feel all kids of ways when they experience physical abuse or punishment. They may feel sad angry, nervous, scared, or more!
Who is responsible for the physical abuse?
The person who abuses the child is responsible. The child is never responsible!
What are some common things that kids might do if they experience physical abuse?
any answer is correct!
Why do kids who are abused feel angry?
Sometimes Anger is a way to protect us and keep us safe. Anger helps protect us when things do not go right, but can sometimes go too far when we are safe. If we are safe and anger happens, it can sometimes be because our minds are tricking us in to thinking we are not safe.
How can you tell if a kid has been abused?
You can't tell by looking at someone if they have ever been abused.
What can children do when they are physically abused?
Children can tell a grownup whom they trust, so the grownup can help all members of the kids family to stay safe.
No one can tell by just looking at you. You can choose to share your experience with others, or you can choose to keep it private.
What do kids do that lead to physical abuse?
Nothing - it is not the child's fault - ever!
Why is physical abuse hard to talk about?
Sometimes talking about bad things that have happened can make us feel uncomfortable. The more we talk about it, the easier it can be!
How about if a kid is ''being good'' - can they still be treated poorly or abused?
Yes, because it is not the child's fault - ever - a child could be abuse by an adult who doesn't make good choices.
What are other types of abuse?
There are three kinds of abuse/violence that can happen to children and adults at home, school or work.
Hitting, biting, pushing, and choking are physical violence. Physical Abuse has happened when someone is injured from physical violence.
Who abuses kids at school?
What are types of abuse that could happen at school?
any answer is correct!
Why does my body feel like it did at the D School even when I know I am safe?
When we have experienced something bad, like physical abuse, our brains want to keep us safe. Because of that, it sometimes tells our bodies to respond in ways that make it seem like we aren't safe. We can teach our brain how to tell when we are safe!
How can a school give consequences without being physical?
There are a lot of way! Moving a clip, losing a sticker, or a private conversation. They can also talk to parents about what works and what doesn't - we want to find ways to help! Not hurt.