avering maze of feeling little or no emotion, then switching to being overwhelmed with emotion and not knowing how to handle their feelings. These children may become psychologically unhealthy due to their emotionally instability (www.childabuse.com). Someone that was abused as a child is more likely to become an abusive parent than someone who was not (Judith 221). In this way, abuse can carry on from generation from generation. These families have unhealthy relationships. Family members frequently lack the love, caring, and friendship that everyone needs. Being neglected of these important feelings can cause frustration; this can cause a child to feel secluded, depressed, or cause them to be violent. It is even hard on me at the age of 18 being away from my family. Sometimes I don't have anyone to talk to about personal feelings or anyone to show me true love and compassion. My friends have become more close to me than I ever thought they would. Tender love and care are things that everyone needs to experience.Abuses is a problem that more people face than most think. If more people learned about the effects of abuse, the general development of our children would be much better. Some people, however, just don't care to learn about abuse or problems it may cause. Child abuse is a problem that is so prevalent, it is difficult to prevent. Hopefully, in the future, a much higher percentage of our society will better understand the devastation that abuse can cause....
