Disclaimer: These warning signs may not mean your child is being abused, something else may be the cause.
GOD knows all things, so pray for revelation concerning your children and watch GOD answer. "For there is nothing covered that will not be revealed, nor hidden that will not be known." Luke 12:2 NKJV
Please spend time with your child or children. Get to know your children, study your child, and pay attention to details. Most children suffering abuse are under the age of four, they are not able to express themselves verbally like adults. There are signs, any sudden change in behavior, body language, excessive crying, urinating on themselves frequently (when its abnormal because the child is potty trained), shaking and afraid when a certain person comes around. Listed below is some helpful information.
GOD knows all things, so pray for revelation concerning your children and watch GOD answer. "For there is nothing covered that will not be revealed, nor hidden that will not be known." Luke 12:2 NKJV
Please spend time with your child or children. Get to know your children, study your child, and pay attention to details. Most children suffering abuse are under the age of four, they are not able to express themselves verbally like adults. There are signs, any sudden change in behavior, body language, excessive crying, urinating on themselves frequently (when its abnormal because the child is potty trained), shaking and afraid when a certain person comes around. Listed below is some helpful information.
Children seldom lie about sexual abuse. They find it very hard to tell someone. If they tell you, you need to listen carefully and believe them.
The signs of abuse vary with age. What Every Parent Should Know:
ü Child sexual abuse may result in both physical and emotional problems for children.
ü Most abused children complain of various physical problems.
ü Most children show mistrust of all significant adults.
ü The child often feels guilty and responsible for the abuse.
A wide range of behaviors can be seen in abused children. These behaviors may include:
Ø Depression
Ø Suicidal Actions
Ø Withdrawal
Ø Self Destruction
Ø Delinquent Acts
Adapted from the Michigan Model for Comprehensive School Health Education by the State of Michigan, copyright 2000
- It is estimated that between 50-60% of child fatalities due to maltreatment are not recorded as such on death certificates. 3
- More than 90% of juvenile sexual abuse victims know their perpetrator in some way. 4
- Child abuse occurs at every socioeconomic level, across ethnic and cultural lines, within all religions and at all levels of education.
By LaShaunda Pittman
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