Child abuse is a major cause of concern in our society. Despite
increased awareness of the problem, many children still suffer
abuse at the hands of their parents and guardians. Child abuse
happens in families of all races, religions, social circles, and
economic classes. Although any parent is likely to become
frustrated or angry with their children, most are able to deal
with these emotions without resorting to violence. However, when
parents lack the coping mechanisms necessary to deal with their
anger appropriately, physical, emotional, or sexual abuse of
children may result. Abusive parents tend to be emotionally
isolated, and often misunderstand what constitutes realistic
child behavior. This may be because the parents were themselves
abused as children, and as a result, they never learned what
constitutes a proper relationship between a parent and a child.
Alcohol and drug abuse can also be contributing factors to
abuse. Since the consequences of child abuse can be severe,
sometimes even fatal, it's vi