A child’s first experience with bonding is with their parents. So, when a child is exposed to abuse, they often have no reliable …show more content…
These styles are usually a combination of three factors. The three factors usually include the parent's’ own childhood, their personal needs and personality, and what they might have learned from outside sources. The majority of parents will respond to their children in a style that is relatively similar to their own parents’ style. Some parents that were upset with how they were raised, may consciously parent their own children in a way that is drastically different from their own upbringing. Another contributing factor is the parent's’ own personality, and the expectations that they have of themselves as parents. These factors are affected by a number of life events, including divorce, medical illness, mental disorders, and even substance …show more content…
The physical abuse could harm the child’s health. Physical abuse could result from excessive physical discipline. A parent, while angry, may be unaware of the force that they have against the child. Injuries can occur as an accident when a child is playing. Physical abuse should be looked into if the explanations, or “story” does not fit the injury. It should also be looked into if a pattern of frequent injury is apparent. The presence of many injuries in different areas of the body makes it obvious that the injuries did not occur from one accident. Physical indicators of abuse include bruises; lacerations; swollen areas; and marks on the child’s body. Wounds, such as bite marks, cigarette burns, broken bones, puncture marks, or missing hair could possibly indicate abuse by the parent. A child’s behavior might also signal that something is wrong. Children that are victims of physical abuse, may display aggressive behavioral extremes, complain of soreness on their body, wear clothing that is inappropriate for the weather, express discomfort with physical contact, and may become disruptive in