JeopardyLabs

Physical Abuse

100

True or False - 

Physical punishment is the use of spanking, hitting or any other form of physical discipline as a way to stop/change a child's behavior. 

True

200

True or False - 

Physical punishment is against the law

False 

Only breaks the law if the child is hurt or injured - red marks/bruises/cuts/broken bones. This is called Child Physical Abuse

300

What could be a reason a child might not tell about physical abuse?

A LOT of reasons! 

Scared of getting in trouble, scared of getting parent in trouble, they might think this is okay, unsure if it is breaking the law or not 

400

True or False

Every parent that abuses their child automatically hates them/doesn't love them

False

Many parents love their children and don't want to hurt them, they might not know any other way to discipline, might think this is okay if this is what they were taught - cycle

500

Name some different feelings a child could feel when they are physically abused

Embarrassed, Shame/blame, Fearful, Anger, Love, Confused 

All are RIGHT and OKAY

Emotional Abuse and Others

100

True or False

Emotional abuse is when a caregiver calls someone a name, threatens to hurt the child, or makes them feel bad

True

• Constant belittling, shaming, and humiliating
• Calling names and making negative comparisons to others
• Telling a child they’re “no good,” “worthless,” “bad,” or “a mistake”
• Frequent yelling, threatening, or bullying
• Ignoring or rejecting a child as punishment, giving them the silent treatment
• Limiting physical contact with a child—no hugs, kisses, or other signs of affection
• Exposing a child to violence against others, whether it is against the other parent, a sibling, or even a pet

200

___ is a very common type of child abuse—is a pattern of failing to provide for a child’s basic needs, which include adequate food, clothing, hygiene, or supervision

child neglect

300

Name some signs of emotional abuse 

Excessively withdrawn, fearful, or anxious about doing something wrong

Shows extremes in behavior (extremely compliant, demanding, passive, aggressive)

Doesn’t seem to be attached to the parent or caregiver

Acts either inappropriately adult (taking care of other children) or inappropriately infantile (thumb-sucking, throwing tantrums)

400

Signs of what? 

Clothes are ill-fitting, filthy, or inappropriate for the weather

Hygiene is consistently bad (unbathed, matted and unwashed hair, noticeable body odor)

Untreated illnesses and physical injuries

Is frequently unsupervised or left alone or allowed to play in unsafe situations

Is frequently late or missing from school

Child neglect

500

effects of abuse/neglect

Lack of trust and relationship difficulties. This can lead to difficulty maintaining relationships in adulthood. It can also lead to unhealthy relationships because the adult doesn’t know what a good relationship is.

Core feelings of being “worthless.” As they grow up, abused kids may neglect their education or settle for low-paying jobs because they don’t believe they are worth more. 

Trouble regulating emotions. As a result, the emotions get stuffed down, coming out in unexpected ways. They may turn to alcohol or drugs to numb out the painful feelings.

Wild Card

100

Butterflies taste with their ___

feet

200

Horses cannot ___

Vomit

300

Apples are made of _% air, which is why they float

25%

400

Cucumbers are 96% ____

water

500

A ___ cannot stick its tongue out.

crocodile 

Domestic Violence

100

Name some responses a child could experience if they witness DV

fear, guilt, shame, sleep disturbances, sadness, depression, anger, confusion

200

True or False

A child never gets over witnessing DV

False! - they may not forget, but can have normal happy and healthy relationships

300

Parent's should avoid the topic of DV

False! talking about it helps break the cycle, sending a clear message that it is unacceptable and teaching them non-violent ways to resolve conflict is important

400

1 in __ children in the US are exposed to DV, majority of them are under _?

10

6

500

what are some reasons someone might stay a DV situation 

dangerous, fear, unsure, financial, family disruption, own MH, dependency, change 

Wild Card

100

elephants cannot ____

jump

200

rats or camels can go longer without water?

rats!

300

coca cola was originally ___ 

green

400

An ostrich’s ___ is bigger than its brain

eye

500

___ used to carry messages for humans 

pigeons