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Literature Review: Violence Against Children

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Literature Review Violence against children is a growing problem in the world. Many children every day face several kinds of punishment. Mostly, families are dealing with their children inappropriate way for various reasons like the low level in school marks and bad behaviors toward others. As a result, there are many effects that reflect the negative consequence upon children. Mental and physical effect are the common kind. Some research argues that children may continue to suffer from the violence for long time periods and it is a profound violation of human rights. However, some people say that it is a suitable way for educational purposes. In this literature review, I will examine these arguments. I will show that more research …show more content…

"On the behaviors side, they can act- out, over-react, be hostile, impulsive, aggressive or defiant. In addition to that, they can withdraw or dissociate or run away". These behaviors can be normal to children who have been traumatized by family. However the developmental effects are seen when children look like they are regressing or acting younger than their age. This can be a subconscious way of trying to get to a state where they are safe and secure. It can also be a result of the harm to brain development caused by exposure to trauma (DNK, 2010).
Relationships and Emotions
Violence against children can affect children’s relationships and emotions. Relationships are important to help children to become more comfortable. But because of violence they may avoid closeness and push people away. Children may also attach to peers or adults who may be unsafe for them, to try to develop an alternative secure base if home feels insecure. In addition, violence toward children can affect emotions too. Children often feel fearful, stressed, depressed, angry, anxious or ashamed. Emotional security is the foundation of healthy relationships later in life (CRC, 2011).
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That effect includes a range of illnesses which may be related to family violence. These illnesses such as headaches, stomach aches, stress reactions and sleep disturbances are the commonest. The intentional use of physical force or power, threatened or actual, against oneself, another person, or against a group or community, that either results in or has a high likelihood of resulting in injury, death ,psychological harm, deprivation, including neglect and all types of physical, sexual and psychological abuse, as well as suicide and other self-abusive acts (American psychiatric Association,

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