Discussion about Child Abuse

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Child abuse can occur in different forms, such as physical or emotional. Whenever such abuse occurs, it leaves the child emotionally disturbed. It takes the intervention of a professional for the child to get back to their normal self. School-age children are prone to the two types of child abuse. The abuse could range from mistreatment to sexual abuse. Regardless of the type of abuse the child is subjected to, it can have a great emotional impact on their lives.
Among the emotional signs of an abused child is social withdrawal, delayed emotional development, and low self-esteem. The child could also avoid a situation that used to be fun for them. For instance, if the child is no longer excited about going to school or hanging ou...