Monday, March 24, 2008
5:44 PM
There are many types of abuse which is very common in any countries:-Physical Abusewhich involves physical injury to a child that is non-accidental, and includes violence, choking, poisoning, burning, scalding and many more.
-Sexual Abusewhich involves sexual activity with a child by an adult, includes suggestive or inappropriate behaviour or comments directed towards a child's private parts or unexposed areas.
-Emotional Abuseis the behaviour by a parent or caregiver that destroys a child's confidence in themselves. For instance, children are constantly told they are no good or worthless, continually rejected and shown no affection, subjected to constant verbal abuse and threats, or punished by being locked up alone or denied friends or social activities.
-Physical Neglectis when a child does not receive adequate food, shelter, medical care or supervision.