Psychological Abuse of Children

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The first part of the paper looks at various forms of psychological abuse. The next part then examines the physiological effects of psychological abuse on people. The third part then delves into how abuse and maltreatment can be detrimental to a person's emotional health. Finally, the paper looks at, perhaps, the most dangerous result of psychological abuse in the form of juveniles and young adults who have become violent criminals.

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"Psychological abuse runs the gamut from neglect to severe mistreatment. Emotional neglect occurs through "subtle or blatant acts of omission or commission," when the adult guardian is somehow unable to provide a child with the nurturing, stimulation and protection (Whiting, qtd in Neeley). This includes the lack of emotional and intellectual stimulation. When this happens, the affected children lose a crucial component needed for their optimal development.
However, while neglect can have reprehensible consequences, it should also be noted that emotional neglect could be caused by well-meaning adults. Many parents, for example, are constrained from attending to their child's emotional needs because of the need to work. Others can simply be overwhelmed, or may not know how to properly stimulate their children."

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