True/False
Child physical abuse is rare.
False.
How does physical abuse make you feel?
Angry, hurt, distrust, scared, ashamed, etc.
What are some examples of physical abuse?
Punching, kicking, leaving bruises or marks, slapping.
What are some examples of emotional abuse?
Put downs, threatening, humiliating, making jokes at your expense, makes you feel bad about your body, etc.
Who's responsibility is it to stop hurting their kids?
The adult.
One in 14 kids are physically abused.
False, it's almost 1 in 3.
How does emotional abuse make you 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?
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's responsible when a kid does something wrong and the parent goes to 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.
Is it ok for a parent or caregiver to be angry?
Yes, but it is not ok to hurt or say mean things to children in anger.
What is physical abuse?
When a parent or caregiver commits an act that causes physical injury to a child such as red marks, cuts, welts, bruises, muscle sprains, or broken bones.
What is emotional abuse?
When a parent calls a kid mean names, threatens them, or tells them they are no good.
Who's 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 stressed and can sometimes feel like headaches, stomach aches, or other things.
What are some common things that kids do after they have been through physical abuse?
Have feelings about trust, guilt, and stress about their own actions. Feel sad, mad, or upset. Talk to other adults 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.
Who's responsibility is it to make sure kids are safe and something is done when a child is abused?
Adults.
Most kids tell when an adult abuses them.
False.
If a parent calls you names or hurts you, does it mean you're not worth love?
No, all children are worthy of love.
Why do some parents or caregivers use physical punishment or physically abuse kids?
Stress about other things (money, home/shelter), anger, 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 who's responsibility is it to remain calm, continue to be loving, and provide guidance and support?
The caregiver or parent.