True/False
More than 600,000 children are abused in the U.S each year.
True!
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.
Child sexual abuse is:
1. Touching a child's private parts in a sexual way
2. Asking or making a child touch an older person's private parts
3. Showing a child sexual activity in real life or on a screen.
True. All three are types of sexual abuse.
Who's responsibility is it to make sure kids are safe?
The adults.
Four types of child abuse are:
Physical abuse, Sexual abuse, Emotional abuse, Neglect
True.
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 .
Does everyone know that sexual abuse is wrong?
No. Children learn what is okay from the adults who raise them. If they adults sexually abuse children, they may not know that it's not okay.
Who's responsible when a kid does something wrong and the parent goes too far when disciplining the child gets hurt?
The parent. Adults are responsible for their own choices even when they are angry.
Most parents abuse or neglect their children.
False. Even though many children are abused each year, most adults can provide safe homes for children.
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.
Why is it harder for some kids to talk about sexual abuse than to talk about physical abuse?
Because things that have to do with private parts can be embarrassing and we have less practice talking about them.
Who's responsibility is to to do homework?
Kids'.
Most children who come into foster care are removed from their families due to neglect.
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.
Sometimes sexual abuse feels good to kids bodies.
True.
Who's responsibility is it to make sure kids are safe?
Adults.
Most kids tell when an adult abuses them.
False.
If a parent calls you names or hurts you, does it mean you do not deserve to be loved?
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.
True or false. Sexual abuse can happen to both boys and girls.
True
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.