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 CHILD ABUSE

Child abuse is defined as intentional acts that result in physical or emotional that harming children we always hear about child abuse and there are many children being abused every year.There are many different forms of abuse they include physical, emotional neglect and sexual abuse Physical abuse occurs when a child is purposely physically injury or put at a risk of harm by another person , emotional abuse means injuring a child's self esteem or emotional well- being, neglect abuse, child neglect is failure to provide adequate food, clothing, shelter etc and sexual abuse is any sexual activity with child.

Causes of child abuse may include isolation and lack of support ,stress, unrealistic expectations, mental illness,lack of parenting skills, drugs ,alcohol or gambling problems,low self confidence and also past child hood experiences.Over the longterm children who are abused or neglected are also at increased risk for experiencing future violence, victimization and perpetrain substance abuse, Sexually transmitted infections,delayed brain development,lower attainment and limited employment opportunities . children may experience a range of emotional,physchological and physical problem as a result of being harmed and include, increased fear, guilt and self blame,self harming or suicidal thoughts, developmental delay, eating disorder and physical aliements and also permanent physical injuries or death.These consequences and effects of child abuse do not only affect the individuals life it also affect the country, society also generation.

The government should practice parental support, public information compaigns against child abuse , teaching future professional about child abuse like teachers, doctors and also the government should give more support to the childrens and also their families,and preventing sexual abuse in youth care.

By: Linda Bahati.