It is an utter violation of such a relationship. Mental abuse not only affects the child, and the family, but society as a whole. In one of my interviews I received the following response to the question; What do you feel is the greatest misconception about Smith 5abuse in today's society? This brings us to our final area of discussion on the subject of child abuse, that of neglect.11. Neglect is the most prevalent form of child maltreatment. Neglect is the unlawful withholding of a childs basic needs. Food, Water, Shelter, Clothing; these are all things that a child needs to live an effective life in todays society. To deny a child these things is to leave him lower on the ladder of needs than he or she would conceivably be otherwise. Neglect is by far more prominent than any other forms of child maltreatment, but, continually it is the least prominent villain in child abuse advertising schemes. Why are people so unwilling to admit this problem? Why do Americans consistently look overseas and across borders when sending their charitable donations? The problem is here! It is not imagined. Unlike the demons who lurk in the darkness of childrens closets, this villain will not vanish at the flip of a light switch. Many of these children do not have their own closets or lights.12.In conclusion, this paper has gone over the most important points and facts about the different types of child abuse and what their affects are on children. It has tried to shed some light on this unspoken about, and shunned subject. The answer to the question which was posed at the beginning of this paper is vague a best and unanswerable at worst. Child abuse has always been around, and it always will be around as long as other people care more about themselves, than about others. The golden rule is the ultimate answer, the most dignified quest. The last hundred years have only brought about changes in the discussion, description, and definition of child abuse...
