Abusers deny or minimize the problem—as do victims—and may claim that they can’t control themselves. This is untrue. Notice that they aren’t abusive with their boss—because there would be consequences to that behavior. They also blame their actions on you, implying that you ...
The difficulties involved in child-to-parent violence include a recognition of the behaviours as abusive, and delineating them from the general emotional and behavioural disturbances that adolescents might demonstrate. Parents often feel torn about reporting and addressing these behaviours, as t...
Child abuse is illegal. In some parts of Australia, every adult is legally required by the law to report child sexual abuse if they know it is happening. If you are a survivor of child abuse, one of the best things you can do is talk to someone you trust - like a friend, parent,...
I advise parents to be honest with themselves about their child’s behavior. Have an open mind about your child so that you can help the school improve your child’s behavior. Part of what you have to do as a parent is distinguish between the label and your child’s style of funct...
Sixty years of child-to-parent abuse research: What we know and where to go This paper seeks to integrate 60 years of diffuse research on children who abuse their parents. Variation in samples, definitions, and measurement approaches have contributed to a complex literature on child-to-parent ...
Everyone should start the same way: by processing your emotions alone or with another grown up before talking to your child or the school. A parent’s first reaction is often embarrassment or guilt. We worry about how our kids’ behavior reflects on our parenting, but it shouldn’t be abou...
If I march to school and confront the bully on the playground, my child is not going to feel safe telling me anything about this again. I’m taking on his battle for him. Related content: Is Your Child Being Bullied? 9 Steps You Can Take as a Parent Q. What can I do to stop ...
An abusive parent may hold their child to an entirely unrealistic, unreasonable standard they can never live up to. Nothing is ever good enough. The parent is never happy. That abusive parent makes that child feel like they are not good enough because they can’t live up to this impossible...
Though most moms mean well, toxic mothers do exist. If your mom is abusive and actually says she hates you on a regular basis, please reach out for help. If possible, talk to a teacher, counselor, or other trusted person in your life about this toxic relationship, and let them know ex...
Intimidationis often used by abusive partners to make you less likely to seek help or space from your partner. Some examples of intimidation include using threats, suggestions, or actions to scare you, refusing to let you leave, displaying or talking about weapons, driving recklessly, ...