True/False
Child physical abuse is rare.
False.
How does physical abuse make a child feel?
Angry, hurt, distrust, scared, ashamed, etc.
What are some examples of physical abuse?
Punching, kicking, leaving bruises or marks, dragging, slapping, excessive force like shoving.
What are some examples of emotional abuse?
Put downs, threatening, excessive or cruel discipline, humiliating, gaslighting, making jokes at child's expense, makes child feel bad about your body, etc.
Who's responsibility is it to stop hurting their child?
The adult/parent.
One in 14 children are physically abused.
False, it's almost 1 in 3.
How does emotional abuse make a child feel?
Worthless, low-self esteem, sad, hurt, angry, unloved, not cared for, guilty, etc.
What are some reasons a child 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. It can result in similar trauma symptoms and physiological effects.
Who's responsible when a child does something wrong and the parent goes too far when disciplining the child?
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.
Examples of appropriate discipline and consequences for children? (The opposite of physical abuse)
Grounding, taking away privileges (never necessities like food, water, shelter, ect.), and time out for young children
What is emotional abuse?
When a parent calls a child mean names, threatens them, or tells them they are no good. This can also include psychological maltreatment such as excessive or cruel punishment.
Whose responsibility is it to do homework?
The child's
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 children do after they have been through physical abuse?
Have feelings about trust, guilt, and stress about their own actions. Feel sad, mad, or upset. They may even fear future conflict or misbehavior will result in violence. Talk to other adults about what happened.
Can emotional abuse result in low confidence and difficulty with emotions?
Yes. While emotional abuse can make children feel this way, support from other adults and therapy can help.
Who's responsibility is it to make sure children are safe and something is done when a child is abused?
Adults. This can include the other parent, teachers, therapists, or any adult that knows about the abuse.
In NC, every adult is a mandated reported of child abuse/maltreatment.
Most children tell when an adult abuses them.
False.
If a parent calls you names or hurts a child, does it mean they are not worthy 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 taught to discipline as a child, but primarily an inability to control their behavior/anger.
Physical abuse is never justifiable.
Is calling children bad or mean names emotional abuse?
Yes.
If a child upsets a caregiver or parent whose responsibility is it to remain calm?
The caregiver or parent.