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Domestic Violence Against Children

Introduction

Domestic violence concerns every member of the family , most specially the children . The violence generates home atmosphere where children do not feel secure and live in continuous apprehension . Although parents have the authority to discipline their children who behave terribly nevertheless , if a parent acts out of unkindness , or employs unreasonable force the child can take legal action against the parent for damages , in addition to criminal charges (Child abuse and neglect br

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Why Parents Commit Violence Against Their

Children

Violence by parents against their children is among the most controversial form of domestic violence . The implicit and actual threat of physical coercion is one of the several aspects underlying adult dominance in the family . There are some factors that influence parents from committing such aggression . They are

Sociological Theory

Sociological theory considers the community or society institutions that have a direct consequence on the developments of external social control . Most violence committed against children is due to outdated cultural beliefs of the parents in disciplining approach . In addition problems of alcoholism , housing , and unemployment of the parents are other major causes why domestic child abuse is committed (Juvenile delinquency and the Family

Psychological Theory

Most perpetrators of domestic violence present a wide range of basic psychiatric problems . More than two-thirds of domestic violence perpetrators have gone through some type of child abuse in their family of origin (Sonkin and Liebert

.3 . The mistreatment may have been serious enough to cause post-traumatic stress dis among the aforesaid individuals . This violence may be understood as a powerful and deep response to the parent 's feelings of helplessness , have no power over others lives or their lives , or fear that their self-worth is being assailed

Consequences of Violence Against Children

Children respond to domestic violence in various ways , and the responses may differ based on a child 's gender and age . Children exposed to hostility in their home are more expected to develop psychological emotional , behavioural and social problems compared to those children who are not (The Effects of Domestic Violence on Children

.1 . Children who are victims of domestic violence may further display a number of familiar reactions . Violence may result in increased risk of psychological , emotional , and social damage increased possibility of substance abuse and early commencement of sexual behaviour social and mental health problems including depressive and anxiety diss memory disturbances , hallucinations , as well as violent behaviour early exposure to violence is linked with subsequent liver , heart and lung disease , sexually transmitted infections , as well as suicide attempts and soon intimate partner violence (Violence against children

.1 . In addition some of the most frequent effects of child abuse include injury and physical disability , fear , mental problems , involvement in vagrancy and street life , dropping out of school , stigmatisation and child prostitution (Violence Against Children in Ethiopia : In Their Words br

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Conclusion

Domestic violence against children is considered an unseen problem as children frequently frightened to report...