Child Abuse: Path towards Trauma, or Sacred form of Family Bonding?

Child Abuse: Path towards Trauma, or Sacred form of Family Bonding?
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Is the incidence of sexual child abuse on the rise, or is it just that a greater percentage are being reported?

Description : Is the incidence of sexual child abuse on the rise, or is it just that a greater percentage are being reported?

Last Answer : I think people just talk about it more now, I don’t think it is on the rise. Back about 25 years ago there were a lot of reports that wound up to be false, false memory. Some of that still happens, but for the most part I believe what is reported is true.

What do you think about people who say gay adoption is child abuse ?

Description : What do you think about people who say gay adoption is child abuse ?

Last Answer : I think their ignorance is child abuse on the children they probably have.

What is the most likely cause of Catholic priests’ sexual abuse of children?

Description : What is the most likely cause of Catholic priests’ sexual abuse of children?

Last Answer : Celibacy and the power differential.

Do Youtube parents abuse their kids?

Description : Do Youtube parents abuse their kids?

Last Answer : Some of those parents need to be investigated.

Do you ever look back on friends or acquaintances you had in childhood, and, as an adult now, can recognize signs of abuse in some of those friends?

Description : Do you ever look back on friends or acquaintances you had in childhood, and, as an adult now, can recognize signs of abuse in some of those friends?

Last Answer : When I was about 8 or 9 (4th grade), I had a friend Patty who lived with her brother and father. I think the mother died, if I remember correctly. The brother was maybe a year or two older. The ... if I were to guess, he was physically abusive. It seemed like a tough, sad life for the two kids.

Is this emotional abuse?

Description : Is this emotional abuse?

Last Answer : I think it is emotional abuse and absolutely wrong for a parent to try to turn the children against the other parent. A parent should love his/her children more than they hate their spouse or ex-spouse. Eventually the child will figure out who the real bad guy is, the person doing the bad mouthing.

How would you tell your kids that their dad is in jail for sexual abuse?

Description : How would you tell your kids that their dad is in jail for sexual abuse?

Last Answer : answer:Um. Well, I guess it depends on how serious the charges are. Sometimes people get jailed for “abuse” when it’s not really. Also, how old are the kids? I don’t think total honesty is necessary all the time for younger children.

The children living next door are being horribly abused by their parents. The only way to stop the abuse is to adopt the children and care for them in your home. Would you?

Description : The children living next door are being horribly abused by their parents. The only way to stop the abuse is to adopt the children and care for them in your home. Would you?

Last Answer : answer:Absolutely. edited for poor spelling Oh, and also - I'm a survivor myself, and I can't stand seeing other kids suffering. I know I can't save everyone, but in this hypothetical situation, there's ... adopt a few children at some point in the future. My husband and I both want a large family.

Do you teach your children to beware of abuse by a Significant Other?

Description : Do you teach your children to beware of abuse by a Significant Other?

Last Answer : I have two daughters, one 28 and one 12. I raised my older daughter to be vigilant about the signs of impending abuse, and I have begun speaking to my younger daughter about never taking any shit from a boyfriend.

In your family, were you the oldest child, the youngest, the middle or the only child, and how did it affect you as a child being brought up and now, as an adult?

Description : In your family, were you the oldest child, the youngest, the middle or the only child, and how did it affect you as a child being brought up and now, as an adult?

Last Answer : With or without artificial time dilation?

A child in Canada is in a terrible car wreck. All family members die, his parents wrote no will, and he is left in a coma. What happens to him and who pays medical bills/holds custody of him?

Description : A child in Canada is in a terrible car wreck. All family members die, his parents wrote no will, and he is left in a coma. What happens to him and who pays medical bills/holds custody of him?

Last Answer : First and formost..find a good lawyer. That's a truely sad story. I would definitely look into Canada's laws regarding destitute and/or abandoned children. If an organization or charity has money to ... they should also have funds to hire a good lawyer to help with all the legal mumbo-jumbo.

For those who belive in corporal punishment towards children do you think the reverse is the same (Details inside)

Description : For those who belive in corporal punishment towards children do you think the reverse is the same (Details inside)

Last Answer : It isn’t comparable.

Why do you/some people have feelings of serious resentment towards children?

Description : Why do you/some people have feelings of serious resentment towards children?

Last Answer : GQ @Simone_De_Beauvoir , I’m curious, too.

Is it reasonable to tell a child of some bad thing that's happened to them that every year they live past the trauma will lessen it, that they can become stronger than that incident?

Description : Is it reasonable to tell a child of some bad thing that's happened to them that every year they live past the trauma will lessen it, that they can become stronger than that incident?

Last Answer : It depends on how old the child is, what the trauma is and what you say about it.

The director of marketing for Bond -Rite tapes tells the rest of the management team, "When it comes to our videotape unit, our strategy will be to use funds generated here to support our venture in the industrial bonding market." Such a strategy indicates that the videotape -unit falls into which one of the following product -portfolio classifications? A)Problem child B)Star C)Cash cow D)Dog

Description : The director of marketing for Bond -Rite tapes tells the rest of the management team, "When it comes to our videotape unit, our strategy will be to use funds generated here to support our venture ... one of the following product -portfolio classifications? A)Problem child B)Star C)Cash cow D)Dog

Last Answer : C)Cash co

What percentage of gamers consider online gaming a family-bonding activity? -Gaming

Description : What percentage of gamers consider online gaming a family-bonding activity? -Gaming

Last Answer : 10% gamers hope this helps you thank you

How the game scrabbles enchance bonding in your family?

Description : How the game scrabbles enchance bonding in your family?

Last Answer : It's a board game for two to four players... players can chooseto help each other form words (so long as they don't mind revealingtheir tiles).

What is the point of family bonding?

Description : What is the point of family bonding?

Last Answer : You should ignore what other people say if you family is very loving. Family bonding is good to help make the unit stronger.

If you suffered from any form of abuse as a child (physical, mental/emotional, sexual), how did that affect you as an adult?

Description : If you suffered from any form of abuse as a child (physical, mental/emotional, sexual), how did that affect you as an adult?

Last Answer : answer:Of course. Most of us have. The only person you need to trust is yourself! I trust myself, meaning, I trust that my own intuition and observations will not fail me in my interactions with ... that I will take right action, for myself. The only trust you really need, is trust in yourself!

Should the child be given back to birth parents?

Description : Should the child be given back to birth parents?

Last Answer : If I was the child I wouldn't want to be with the parents who abandoned me and only called me on my birthday. It shows that they don't care for me as much as they think they do. I would ... so he hired a babysitter to take care of the child. And then suddenly he formed a relationship with the child?

What would you do if you found that your child had removed the brakes from his/her bicycle?

Description : What would you do if you found that your child had removed the brakes from his/her bicycle?

Last Answer : What? Why would a kid do that? I'd ask why they did it and explain to him or her that it's very dangerous and make them put the brakes back. If they seemed to comprehend why it was wrong ... to be some sort of punishment I'm not sure though. It really depends on the kids reaction and explanation.

Would you allow your 4 year old child to go on a playdate to a school friend's house alone for the first time if you do not know the other parents?

Description : Would you allow your 4 year old child to go on a playdate to a school friend's house alone for the first time if you do not know the other parents?

Last Answer : I think you should only do what you are comfortable with. I think I would want to meet the parents if my child was that young, but I would likely not feel I had to stay for the whole date. Although, ... her being offended, she shouldn't be if she is. Maybe invite the boy to your house and the mom.

If you and your spouse were going to have a child, would having one during the pandemic matter?

Description : If you and your spouse were going to have a child, would having one during the pandemic matter?

Last Answer : I would have held off at the beginning of the pandemic. Going into the hospital seemed very risky. Just going to the doctor was risky. If I wanted a baby, at this point I would go ahead and ... is over ⅓ fully vaccinated. I think we will see a surge in Christmas time births and through 2022.

Have you ever had a child of yours, parrot something you told them when they were growing up?

Description : Have you ever had a child of yours, parrot something you told them when they were growing up?

Last Answer : I got onto my grand sons today, for whispering in front of their friend. And my wife quickly reminded me of an episode last year, when she and I, and our daughter and grand son and his wife were ... was kind of angry with her at the time, but she was correct. Anyone ever had a similar experience?

How does a child, under age eight, say that they accept an apology when someone did them wrong?

Description : How does a child, under age eight, say that they accept an apology when someone did them wrong?

Last Answer : Thank you for apologizing or I forgive you . They can also add, I hope that you do not [fill in with specifics] to me again. That was very hurtful. I also coach children (and ... say that's OK . Some self reflection and her own apology may be appropriate, depending on the circumstances.

What age would a child have to be for you to let them use a sharp knife?

Description : What age would a child have to be for you to let them use a sharp knife?

Last Answer : 8–10.

If a child shoots himself or someone else because he got his hands on a gun, should the adults be charged with a crime?

Description : If a child shoots himself or someone else because he got his hands on a gun, should the adults be charged with a crime?

Last Answer : Up here unless you're a cop, you very much can be. Several cases the parents or the owner of the firearm were charged with insecure storage. The cop was a bunch a years ago, and a friend of the ... REALLY ??? why is the cop exempt from safe storage laws the rest of law abiding gun owners must obey?

Can you ignore a child who is screaming because they aren't getting their way?

Description : Can you ignore a child who is screaming because they aren't getting their way?

Last Answer : Yes. You CAN adjust to it. The problem is that the average kid learns quickly that you cannot tolerate it in a public place—like a restaurant or the mall.

If someone is convicted of animal cruelty, would that, or should that, be a flag for CPS (Child Protective Services) to get involved?

Description : If someone is convicted of animal cruelty, would that, or should that, be a flag for CPS (Child Protective Services) to get involved?

Last Answer : YES!!! 100000000000% yes!

Have you ever had a hard time disciplining your child because you were laughing too hard?

Description : Have you ever had a hard time disciplining your child because you were laughing too hard?

Last Answer : Yeah. One of them, on a safari, jumped out of the car and started to harass the crocodiles with a stick. I probably should have said something, but I was too busy laughing when the little shit got ripped apart. HAHA!. It is OK though, I made some new ones.

What is the worst thing that you have done as a child?

Description : What is the worst thing that you have done as a child?

Last Answer : As a 2 year old I pushed my baby brother’s bassinet over, with him inside.

Why does talking to a child loudly, as though they have a hearing problem, when they don't, seem to go hand in hand with baby talk?

Description : Why does talking to a child loudly, as though they have a hearing problem, when they don't, seem to go hand in hand with baby talk?

Last Answer : I have never noticed raised voices with infants or toddlers, and I know that when I spoke to my own kids when they were under two years of age, I actually softened my tone and volume. I spoke baby ... trying to soothe them, and also when feeding them, but only up to the age of about eighteen months.

The name of a child, when mother and father disagree... Who, by law gets the final say?

Description : The name of a child, when mother and father disagree... Who, by law gets the final say?

Last Answer : The mother.

What can be done to help a child get over a fear of dogs?

Description : What can be done to help a child get over a fear of dogs?

Last Answer : Desensitization for kids with phobias.

Does NASA really have a child slave colony on Mars?

Description : Does NASA really have a child slave colony on Mars?

Last Answer : NASA deals in fiction on a daily basis. I heard some things that even their fiction is fictional….

Why does Great Britian still allow child brides? What will it take to get this to stop (See Links in Details)

Description : Why does Great Britian still allow child brides? What will it take to get this to stop (See Links in Details)

Last Answer : Espiritus_Corvus put this up for me because I can’t post questions. Thanks EC! The sources in this link are pretty old. Can anyone bring us up to date on this subject?

What are some embarrassing/funny things you (as a child) or your children have said unknowingly?

Description : What are some embarrassing/funny things you (as a child) or your children have said unknowingly?

Last Answer : Once on a visit to charleston we were visiting the slave market building and my parents told me that I asked if we could “buy a slave”, they explained to me why that was wrong. I was four or five.

Can you help me deal with a neighbours child?

Description : Can you help me deal with a neighbours child?

Last Answer : Have you spoken with the parents? One time my son was getting in trouble at the bus stop. I found out because one of the fathers was screaming at him when I went by. No one bothered to ... would surely prompt an investigation but I would only do that if the parents continued to neglect the child.

Anyone here have a child that doesn't stop?

Description : Anyone here have a child that doesn't stop?

Last Answer : answer:I don't have children, but that doesn't sound too abnormal for her age. How constant is it? Every day? Does she never have calm moments? Is she getting enough attention? Enough of your attention ... likely they will be inclined to put some sort of label on her. Still, it might be helpful.

Parents: Have you caught yourself encouraging your child to participate in something you wouldn't have been caught dead doing at their age?

Description : Parents: Have you caught yourself encouraging your child to participate in something you wouldn't have been caught dead doing at their age?

Last Answer : answer:Nope! I only encouraged my children to participate in (a) things I thought they would enjoy, or (b) things I really enjoyed that I thought they would enjoy. I would never encourage them to do something I didn’t like unless they were interested.

Do you know a strong willed or precocious child?

Description : Do you know a strong willed or precocious child?

Last Answer : You were lucky-extremely lucky! My daughter was an absolute fireball. Whether I was up to the task of managing her or not is open to debate, but there are 2 things I can claim without ... to understand that both her and her mother would suffer mood swings bordering on psychosis if not properly fed.

If your child told you that the way you were treating them made them want to kill themselves, how would you react?

Description : If your child told you that the way you were treating them made them want to kill themselves, how would you react?

Last Answer : I would take it as a huge call to action for both of us. Some very severe soul searching for me and immediate intervention and help for my child. I love my girls so much, it's really hard ... that way about me but I hope that our relationship is good enough that we could work things out together

How do you control an agile, gifted ,child?

Description : How do you control an agile, gifted ,child?

Last Answer : I wore a leash when I was young. My mom had a hard time keeping up with me when I was two or three.

If you found out that the sperm-donor father of your child was a mentally ill felon, would you sue?

Description : If you found out that the sperm-donor father of your child was a mentally ill felon, would you sue?

Last Answer : No . I would pay extra. WITH all the CRAP that he has been through , and he survived to be 39. I would congratulate him. It is nothing special getting a PH.D, and having an I.Q. of 160 isn' ... (hell I have an I.Q. of 165). Now living with disabilities and staying alive now that's something special.

To those who agree with spanking a child then Is it OK for them to spank you when you are a senior citizen?

Description : To those who agree with spanking a child then Is it OK for them to spank you when you are a senior citizen?

Last Answer : Previous Question sorry I forgot that I had asked it before on December 22nd, 2014. So it is longer than a year so it should be ok

Do you have a very strong memory of feeling safe as a small child?

Description : Do you have a very strong memory of feeling safe as a small child?

Last Answer : It was not so much a matter of feeling safe as never feeling unsafe. My small world at home was all that I knew as a small child. Because I grew up in a middle class home with loving ... came as naturally as breathing. I don't ever remember consciously thinking that this was a really safe place.

At what age does the average child begin to comprehend such abstract concepts as "cities" or "countries"?

Description : At what age does the average child begin to comprehend such abstract concepts as "cities" or "countries"?

Last Answer : I would guess around 6, but the trick of distinguishing one from the other, or the capacity to define any of them is almost certainly not as common a talent as you might suppose in a class of high school sophomores.

What's the funniest or most ridiculous thing an adult tried to teach you as a child?

Description : What's the funniest or most ridiculous thing an adult tried to teach you as a child?

Last Answer : - Everything that begins with “if you , will come and eat you” – If you get too cold you will turn into a stone.

If your child did something illegal would you turn him/her in?

Description : If your child did something illegal would you turn him/her in?

Last Answer : Depends on what he/she did. If it was selling smack or something like that, no. If it was robbing a bank absolutely no. If they like raped a kid or something then yeah, probably.

Now that both you and your child are older, what is it you would do differently if parenthood started again?

Description : Now that both you and your child are older, what is it you would do differently if parenthood started again?

Last Answer : You ask this as I have traveled half way across the world to celebrate the birth of my 9th grand child. There are so many things I would do different! I could spend hours reciting my mommy guilt but my children have found the grace to forgive me so I am trying hard to forgive myself.