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We all hear of gruesome child abuse from all over the world. From physical abuse to sexual abuse, many people are expressing their concerns through charity in order to save the children who become victims of human ignorance. But what if the table turns around and unfortunately parents become the abused? Would we give the same reaction? Should there be another law that protects parents from their kids?

Yes, there is such thing as parent abuse. Most of the time, it is the teenage children that could afford the kind of unexpected treatment. The sad part is parent abuse is very hard to distinguish, because it is so vague when particular behaviors are just being normal or if they have already become abusive.

However, parent abuse often involves manipulation or force to gain power over the other, and then there are the random threats. It could be any act that may result in physical, emotional and even financial damage. The point is the children will gain power and control.

In most cases, it has always been a confusion between resistance and aggression. Teenagers normally go through a phase when they insist individuality, particularly separation from parental authority. Yet, some of them cross the line of being more than defiant.

Most abuse start with a petty verbal attack. But when this habit progress and continue everyday, it could be very disturbing. Teenagers usually don’t feel any guilt about what they have done. They are often successful in justifying their unacceptable actions. And then the worse will come… verbal abuse which is always a form of psychological abuse. There is the:

· arguing challenge

· being sarcastic or belittling

· name calling

· ‘I hate you!”

· yelling

· swearing at the parents

On the other hand, physical abuse often includes:

· throwing things

· spitting

· shoving and pushing

· hitting, slapping, punching and kicking

· throwing and breaking things

· punching holes in the walls

Teenagers can also become emotional terrorists through:

· lying

· intimidating the parents

· making unrealistic demands

· running away and even staying out all night

· threatening to kill the parents or somebody else

· degrading parents

· withholding affection

· taking control of the household

· making mind games

This form of abuse is not really acknowledged because parents are naturally expected to understand their children. Hence, they are always in control of what their teenagers ought to do and experience. But sometimes it is hard to enforce authority if the parents have lack a thing or two, like spending quality time.

Parents should be able to identify when to straighten things out. Call the police or the social welfare. Don’t be afraid to report, because it is not only for their sake, but for the sake of the children as well. Kids’ unkind or worst behavior should not be tolerated. If it is very difficult to confront the situation, a professional help will always come in handy all the time. The love between parents and their children is not designed to be painful. It should be nurturing. Tolerating such ugly behaviors should be corrected as soon as possible.

One of the most shocking parent abuse cases is this nine year old kid. Watch her smoking at a very early age. Read the accompanying article of this picture, CLICK HERE.

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