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Essay / Child Abuse - 1176
Pain hurts everyone, whether or not they let it be known or react to it. Everyone knows what we feel, because otherwise no one would know what we feel when we are not in pain. Often when people are hurt, they let out an unattractive cry. Children's first instinct when hurt is to automatically cry, regardless of whether it makes them feel better or not. Sometimes children are hit, even though it may or may not hurt them, but they cry anyway because their feelings are mentally hurt by the fact that the adult figure finds it acceptable to put his hands on them. Almost surprised that the idea of making you suffer came from someone who should be feeding and protecting them. Almost saying that it is acceptable for any sort of physical harm to come from themselves or anyone else, let alone a stranger. Child abuse is one of many problems in this world and has not been fully examined as a whole to address it. Child abuse is a very sensitive issue and can be reduced if recognized correctly. Child abuse as a whole is the abuse of a minor. This abuse can be committed by anyone, not just the parent of that particular child. Physical, emotional, sexual neglect, and child neglect are the types of abuse a child can experience. There are many types of child abuse, but all the results are the emotional toll the child takes. Physical child abuse occurs when someone deliberately attempts to cause bodily harm to a child, for whatever reason, leaving them with bruises and broken bones. Not all physical abuse of children leaves visible evidence. Emotional child abuse is akin to verbal abuse, hurting the child's emotions by verbally making him or her feel worthless. Calling them by name, physically not sh...... middle of paper ...... child for the best. Child abuse is much more depressing as an adult. This person is older and wiser, but they are not always able to mentally understand what happened to them. This has serious consequences on an individual's life, depending on the degree of violence, and causes a lot of mental and emotional confusion. Many victims of child abuse don't know how to keep the right mindset and go crazy. They can be obsessed with doing to others what has been done to them, obsessed with sex, obsessed with getting revenge on people or people who have wronged them, causing a lot of conflict for everyone. This adds a lot of unnecessary conflict to the world that could be avoided with just a regular person standing up for what is right. Child abuse, in all its forms, is morally wrong, although there are many simple ways to prevent it from continuing as much as possible..