The Sick Truth About Child Abuse
Childhood is a time of ease and fun, and at the same time, it is also a time of significant development. Emotional abuse: Emotional abuse starts with neglect. Harsh punishments to discipline the child can scare the child and are also a form of child abuse. Child abuse can harm a child’s sense of self, lower self-confidence, make the child feel isolated, and give rise to mental health disorders. Even if the abuse is not physical, it can be an emotionally scarring experience for the child. In such cases, if you are a child experiencing abuse, telling an adult you trust, like a relative, teacher, or friend’s parent, is always a good idea.