CHILD ABUSE

People A : ai.

People B : what happened to you? Why did you sigh?

People A : I am reading a news about child abuse. The case of child abusing
is getting serious.

People B : yes, I am strongly agree with you! Child abuse is one of the
popular case that always occur in our society. In fact, this case need to be
look in a biggest scope so that it's can be overcome.

People c,d,e

Hi, Good morning,A, B, I am very sorry, we are too late. What are both of you
discussing about?

People A: we are discussing about the child abuse which is current problem in
our country. What is your opinion about child abuse, C?

People C : Erm..I have heard that before. Child abuse is common. The
newspapers and TV news are so full of reports about child mistreatment that
you cannot help but wonder how safe your child really is. Approximately three
million cases of child abuse and neglect involving almost 5.5 million children
are reported each year. The majority of cases reported to Child Protective
Services involve neglect, followed by physical and sexual abuse. There is
considerable overlap among children who are abused, with many suffering a
combination of physical abuse, sexual abuse, and/or neglect.

People D : Child abuse consists of any act of commission or omission that

endangers or impairs a childs physical or emotional health and development.
Child abuse includes any damage done to a child which cannot be reasonably
explained and which is often represented by an injury or series of injuries
appearing to be non-accidental in nature.
People E : Actually there are four types of child abuse, it is physical, sexual,
psychological and also neglect. In my opinion the most highest frequency type
of child abuse occur is Physical abuse. Any non- accidental injury to a child
are physical abuse. This includes hitting, kicking, slapping, shaking, burning,
pinching, hair pulling, biting, choking, throwing, shoving, whipping, and
paddling.

People B : I agree with you point, E. However, I think that the percentage of
neglecting child abuse is the highest. Their parents are failure to provide for
their childs physical needs. This includes lack of supervision, inappropriate
housing or shelter, inadequate provision of food and water, inappropriate
clothing for season or weather, abandonment, denial of medical care and
inadequate hygiene.

People A : ok. No matter which one is the most occur event, children are the
victims of those events. Most child abuse occurs within the family. Risk factors
include parental depression or other mental health issues, a parental history
of childhood abuse, and domestic violence. Child neglect and mistreatment is
also more common in families living in poverty and among parents who are
teenagers or are drug or alcohol abusers. Although it is certainly true that child
abuse occurs outside the home, most often children are abused by a
caregiver or someone they know, not a stranger.

People E : There are some effects to the children who are abused and
neglected. In most cases, children who are abused or neglected suffer greater
emotional than physical damage. Emotional and psychological abuse and
neglect deny the child the tools needed to cope with stress, and to learn lifes
lessons. So a child who is severely mistreated may become depressed or
develop suicidal, withdrawn, or violent behavior.

People D : Thats true, E, I am with you on that. As he gets older, he may use
drugs or alcohol, try to run away, refuse discipline, or abuse others. As an
adult, he may develop marital and sexual difficulties, depression, or suicidal
behavior. Identifying a child victim is the first step. Recognizing the importance
of early trauma to future development is crucial to assisting the victim.
People C: That absolutely true, D.However, not all abuse victims have severe
reactions. Usually the younger the child, the longer the abuse continues, and
the closer the childs relationship with the abuser, the more serious the
emotional damage will be. A close relationship with a very supportive adult
can increase resiliency, reducing some of the impact. What do you think, A?

People A: I agree with three of you also. For children exposed to violence or
abuse, if left unaddressed or ignored, are at an increased risk for emotional
and behavioral problems in the future. Children who are abused may not be
able to express their feelings safely and as a result, may develop difficulties
regulating their emotions. As adults, they may continue to struggle with their
feelings, which can lead to depression or anxiety.

People B : Not only the emotional effects, but also physical effects. Children
are more physically susceptible to injury than adults as their bodies are still in
development. When a child is being physically abused or neglected some of
these injuries are apparent. However, there are times when a perpetrator is
careful not to leave marks or injuries that are visible so that the abuse is not
discovered. Being able to recognize the physical effects of abuse can be
crucial in identifying an abusive situation and taking steps to protect a child
from further abuse or neglect.

People D: I agree with you. Many abuser is careful not to leave marks or
injuries that are visible, and children who have been mistreated are often
afraid to tell anyone also, because they think they will be blamed or that no
one will believe them. Thats why sometime It is not easy to recognize when a
child has been abused.

People C: I think sometimes they remain quiet because the person who
abused them is someone they love very much, or because of fear, or both.
Parents also tend to overlook signs and symptoms of abuse, because they
dont want to face the truth.

People E: I feel that is unacceptable, dont you? This is a serious mistake. A

child who has been abused needs special support and treatment as early as
possible. The longer he continues to be abused or is left to deal with the
situation on his own, the less likely he is to make a full recovery.

People B: I am with you on this one, E. Parents should always be alert to any
unexplainable changes in the childs body or behavior. While injuries are often
specific for an incident of physical abuse, behavioral change tends to reflect
the anxiety that results from a stressful situation of any type.

People A: There are no behaviors that pinpoint a particular type of child

abuse. But most probably they have the features like Fearful behavior
(nightmares, depression, unusual fears), Attempts to run away, extreme
sexual behavior that seems inappropriate for the childs age, sudden change
in self-confidence. For example in this case, the news which I just had read,
this child who was abused lose self-confidents, do not want to communicate
with other children. Besides that, this child was trapped in the nightmares
every nights and always cried with no reason.

People B, C, D, E: sympathy with this child..

People B: I kindly ensure that all of us hope this kind of problem would be
overcome. Personally I think that The major reasons for physical and
psychological mistreatment of children within the family often are parental
feelings of isolation, stress, and frustration. Parents need support and as
much information as possible in order to raise their children responsibly. They
need to be taught how to cope with their own feelings of frustration and anger
without venting them on children. They also need the companionship of other
adults who will listen and help during times of crisis.

People C : You have point there. I happen to share the same opinion. Support
groups through local community organizations often are helpful first steps to
diminish some of the isolation or frustration parents may be feeling. Parents
who were themselves victims of abuse as children are in particular need of
support. Confronting, addressing, and healing old wounds take uncommon
courage and insight, but doing so is often the best assurance that the cycle of
abuse is not passed on to the next generation. What do you think, D? Would
you like to say anything?
People D: In my opinion, Personal supervision of and involvement in the
childs activities are the best ways to prevent child abuse outside the home.
Any school or child care program the parents select for their child should allow
unrestricted and unannounced parental visits without prearrangement.
Parents should be allowed to help in the classroom on a volunteer basis and
be informed about the selection or changes of staff members. Moreover,
parents should pay careful attention to their childs reports about and
reactions to his experiences at school. Always investigate if your child tells
you hes been mistreated or if he undergoes a sudden unexplained change in
behavior.

People E: I have another suggestion. One of the most important things you
can do to prevent child abuse is to build a positive relationship with your own
children. The parents could help their children feel loved and secure. What
they can do for their children? First, they should make sure their children
know their parents love them, even when they do something wrong. Not only
this, they should encourage their children and Praise their achievements and
talents. The most important that the parents should do is spend time with their
children and do somethings together that they all enjoy.

People A: Thats a good idea. The parents are the main characters to prevent
the child abuse. The parents should being a nurturing parents. They should
seek for help if face some difficulties. This is because the stress may be
affecting the way they treat their children. The parents should get the
couselling when feel sress or cant manage their stress. Individual or family
counseling can help them learn healthy ways to communicate with each other.
Besides that, they can also take a parenting class. Nobody was born knowing
how to be a good parent. Parenting classes can give them the skills they need
to raise a happy, healthy children. This is my suggestion, I think that the
parents should do like this so that the case of child abuse can be prevented.

People E: Thats a good idea. In conclusion, parents should try to give the
love and adequate attention to their children while instilling loving between
them. I hope that the child abuse would be overcome so that the every
children could grow with happiness and heath. I think it is the time to stop our
meeting because I want to go home and finish my assignment and homework.
There are a lot of things that I havent completed.

People B : ..

People C: .

BYE.