Emotional Abuse and Neglect of Children
Throughout history, there exists a close connection between the treatment of children and a society's value system. Historically, children were considered the property of their families. Parents, particularly fathers, had the right to decide how a child was cared for and whether it lived or died. Many early societies practiced "infanticide" (the killing of infants and young children) as a form of population control. In some cultures, newborns were plunged into frigid water to test their ability to survive. Records from early 17th century England attest to the burial of infants murdered by drowning, burning and scalding
Some methods of discipline used in early western civilization today are viewed as cruel and abusive treatment. For example, many 18th century schoolmasters believed in the old English tradition of "education through pain" and whipped children regularly with leather straps called "flappers." Discipline was severe in school and at home in the hope of transforming children into "God-fearing" individuals.
Children often have been the victims of various forms of exploitation by adults, including "well-meaning" parents. Before child labor laws, many children became virtual slaves to apprentice-masters in return for room and board. During the Industrial
Revolution, children entered the labor market at very young ages because their small bodies were suited for jobs such as chimney sweeps and mining. They also received less pay than adults did.
Gradually, convents, churches and philanthropists began to lead efforts to protect children. Other concerned citizens became involved with the protection of children and the government passed child protection laws. In the United States today, all states have mandatory reporting laws requiring a variety of professionals, such as teachers, clergy and doctors, to report suspected child abuse and neglect.
Despite strong government legislation, and a healthy change in this country's attitude toward the treatment of children, some form of child abuse or neglect can be found in nearly every American neighborhood. Because of the many stresses suffered within society and the family, childcare experts believe that children today are at high risk to suffer emotional abuse or neglect. In turn, the effects of emotional abuse or neglect can seriously affect a child's current and future life.
What are the effects of emotional abuse or neglect on children? Are abused and neglected children always emotionally damaged? How can you help reduce the potentially damaging effects of emotional abuse and neglect on children? These and other important questions are addressed in this publication, written to help concerned adults create and maintain a healthy emotional environment for all children.
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Some methods of discipline used in early western civilization today are viewed as cruel and abusive treatment. For example, many 18th century schoolmasters believed in the old English tradition of "education through pain" and whipped children regularly with leather straps called "flappers." Discipline was severe in school and at home in the hope of transforming children into "God-fearing" individuals.
Children often have been the victims of various forms of exploitation by adults, including "well-meaning" parents. Before child labor laws, many children became virtual slaves to apprentice-masters in return for room and board. During the Industrial
Revolution, children entered the labor market at very young ages because their small bodies were suited for jobs such as chimney sweeps and mining. They also received less pay than adults did.
Gradually, convents, churches and philanthropists began to lead efforts to protect children. Other concerned citizens became involved with the protection of children and the government passed child protection laws. In the United States today, all states have mandatory reporting laws requiring a variety of professionals, such as teachers, clergy and doctors, to report suspected child abuse and neglect.
Despite strong government legislation, and a healthy change in this country's attitude toward the treatment of children, some form of child abuse or neglect can be found in nearly every American neighborhood. Because of the many stresses suffered within society and the family, childcare experts believe that children today are at high risk to suffer emotional abuse or neglect. In turn, the effects of emotional abuse or neglect can seriously affect a child's current and future life.
What are the effects of emotional abuse or neglect on children? Are abused and neglected children always emotionally damaged? How can you help reduce the potentially damaging effects of emotional abuse and neglect on children? These and other important questions are addressed in this publication, written to help concerned adults create and maintain a healthy emotional environment for all children.
Emotional Abuse and Neglect of Children
Throughout history, there exists a close connection between the treatment of children and a society's value system. Historically, children were considered the property of their families. Parents, particularly fathers, had the right to decide how a child was cared for and whether it lived or died. Many early societies practiced "infanticide" (the killing of infants and young children) as a form of population control. In some cultures, newborns were plunged into frigid water to test their ability to survive. Records from early 17th century England attest to the burial of infants murdered by drowning, burning and scalding
Some methods of discipline used in early western civilization today are viewed as cruel and abusive treatment. For example, many 18th century schoolmasters believed in the old English tradition of "education through pain" and whipped children regularly with leather straps called "flappers." Discipline was severe in school and at home in the hope of transforming children into "God-fearing" individuals.
Children often have been the victims of various forms of exploitation by adults, including "well-meaning" parents. Before child labor laws, many children became virtual slaves to apprentice-masters in return for room and board. During the Industrial
Revolution, children entered the labor market at very young ages because their small bodies were suited for jobs such as chimney sweeps and mining. They also received less pay than adults did.
Gradually, convents, churches and philanthropists began to lead efforts to protect children. Other concerned citizens became involved with the protection of children and the government passed child protection laws. In the United States today, all states have mandatory reporting laws requiring a variety of professionals, such as teachers, clergy and doctors, to report suspected child abuse and neglect.
Despite strong government legislation, and a healthy change in this country's attitude toward the treatment of children, some form of child abuse or neglect can be found in nearly every American neighborhood. Because of the many stresses suffered within society and the family, childcare experts believe that children today are at high risk to suffer emotional abuse or neglect. In turn, the effects of emotional abuse or neglect can seriously affect a child's current and future life.
What are the effects of emotional abuse or neglect on children? Are abused and neglected children always emotionally damaged? How can you help reduce the potentially damaging effects of emotional abuse and neglect on children? These and other important questions are addressed in this publication, written to help concerned adults create and maintain a healthy emotional environment for all children.
Some methods of discipline used in early western civilization today are viewed as cruel and abusive treatment. For example, many 18th century schoolmasters believed in the old English tradition of "education through pain" and whipped children regularly with leather straps called "flappers." Discipline was severe in school and at home in the hope of transforming children into "God-fearing" individuals.
Children often have been the victims of various forms of exploitation by adults, including "well-meaning" parents. Before child labor laws, many children became virtual slaves to apprentice-masters in return for room and board. During the Industrial
Revolution, children entered the labor market at very young ages because their small bodies were suited for jobs such as chimney sweeps and mining. They also received less pay than adults did.
Gradually, convents, churches and philanthropists began to lead efforts to protect children. Other concerned citizens became involved with the protection of children and the government passed child protection laws. In the United States today, all states have mandatory reporting laws requiring a variety of professionals, such as teachers, clergy and doctors, to report suspected child abuse and neglect.
Despite strong government legislation, and a healthy change in this country's attitude toward the treatment of children, some form of child abuse or neglect can be found in nearly every American neighborhood. Because of the many stresses suffered within society and the family, childcare experts believe that children today are at high risk to suffer emotional abuse or neglect. In turn, the effects of emotional abuse or neglect can seriously affect a child's current and future life.
What are the effects of emotional abuse or neglect on children? Are abused and neglected children always emotionally damaged? How can you help reduce the potentially damaging effects of emotional abuse and neglect on children? These and other important questions are addressed in this publication, written to help concerned adults create and maintain a healthy emotional environment for all children.
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| BN ID: | 2940011824975 |
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| Publisher: | William Gladden Foundation Press |
| Publication date: | 10/10/2010 |
| Series: | Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention , #3 |
| Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
| Format: | eBook |
| File size: | 17 KB |
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