Forms of Emotional Abuse
What is rejecting?
Refusing to acknowledge a child's worth or needs.
What is corrupting?
Encouraging antisocial or criminal behavior.
How does emotional abuse compare to physical?
It can be equally severe and long-lasting.
What are psychosomatic complaints?
Physical symptoms like headaches or nausea.
How can we teach about dating violence?
By identifying red and green flags.
What is degrading?
Belittling, criticizing, or shaming a child.
What is exploiting?
Using a child for personal gain.
What percent of Canadians report childhood maltreatment?
about 60 %
What is regressive behavior?
Behaviors like thumb-sucking or bedwetting.
What is a red flag in relationships?
Controlling or threatening behavior.
What is terrorizing?
Using fear or threats to control a child.
What is exposure to family violence?
Witnessing or being involved in domestic abuse.
What is a challenge in identifying emotional abuse?
Lack of visible signs.
What is self-destructive behavior?
Cutting, suicide attempts, or drug abuse.
What is a green flag?
Respectful and supportive behavior.
What is isolating?
Separating a child from normal relationships.
Give an example of corrupting.
Involving a child in gang activity.
What is a common teen abuse type?
Emotional abuse in dating.
What is overly compliant behavior?
Excessive eagerness to please.
Why educate children on emotional abuse?
To help them recognize and report it.
What is denying emotional responsiveness?
Failing to provide nurturing affection.
Give an example of exploiting.
Forcing a child into adult responsibilities.
Why is emotional abuse hard to report?
It often lacks physical evidence.
What is unrealistic goal setting?
Trying too hard to gain adult approval.
What role do caregivers play?
Modeling healthy emotional responses.