Child Abuse ~stop it now!~

Did you know, every day 4 kids die of abuse, and three out of those four are under the age of four years old? It’s true, and sadly, child abuse is becoming a larger and larger problem in the U.S. Every year about 906,000 children are abused and/or neglected, 1,500 of those children die from the abuse. There are a few main types of child abuse, neglect, physical, emotional, and sexual abuse are all common among victimized children.
There are many different signs that a child is being abused, that you can be on the lookout for.

Signs of Physical Abuse:
1.Unexplained burns, cuts, bruises, or welts in the shape of an object
2. Bite marks
3. Anti-social behavior
4. Problems in school
5. Fear of adults

Signs of Emotional Abuse:
1. Apathy
2. Depression
3. Hostility or stress
4. Lack of concentration
5. Eating disorders

Signs of Sexual Abuse:
1. Inappropriate interest or knowledge of sexual acts
2. Nightmares and bed wetting
3. Drastic changes in appetite
4. Over compliance or excessive aggression
5. Fear of a particular person or family member

Signs of Neglect:
1. Unsuitable clothing for weather
2. Dirty or unbathed
3. Extreme hunger
4. Apparent lack of supervision

Please, if you or a child you know is showing these signs get help immediately. There is no excuse for abuse and it needs to be stopped right away. If you do need help please call a hot line such as 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453). Help a life be saved or save your own, abuse is wrong and disgusting. The child has done nothing wrong, in most cases they or between 0-4 years old. Innocent children are being harmed every day. Are you willing to stand by and let another life be tortured? I know I’m not.