Child Abuse Introduction Child abuse is the intentional act that result in physical or emotional harm to children. It covers a wide range of behavior, from actual physical assault by parents or adult caretakers, to neglect of a child’s basic needs. There are several different types: physical, sexual, and emotional abuse and physical or emotional neglect and children experience more than one form. The extent of child abuse is difficult to measure and is …showed first 75 words of 1346 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1346 total…These include high intelligence, good scholastic achievement, good temperament, and having close personal relationships. The growing social problem must some how become manageable. Stricter laws must be enforced to prevent this ordeal. The impact of abuse is too painful to cope with during one’s lifetime. Society as a whole must join together to protect the children’s future, otherwise, they could become prone to greater violence and pass it on to their next generation.