Why do some people neglect or abuse their kids?
There is never an excuse for abusing or neglecting a child. But some parents don’t understand what being a parent means and don’t know how to look after a child.
Most parents love their kids, but some haven’t learned how to deal with their own problems. Others weren’t looked after properly by their own parents, and they just don’t know how to look after kids.
Some parents might be angry or worried about something else, and take it out on their kids instead of being responsible for their own issues. They might think that hurting someone smaller is a way for them to feel big and powerful.
But remember, there is never a reason to hurt or abuse a child! Kids have rights too! People who hurt their children need help to stop the abuse and to sort out their problems.
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