Children in need not misdeed
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Children in Need, Not Misdeed
Summary:
Child maltreatment involves actions that deviate from acceptable behavior and significantly risk causing harm to a child, both physically and emotionally. Without intervention, the long-term effects on children can include nightmares, insecurity, poor school performance, and low self-esteem. These children are more likely to perpetrate abuse or become victims themselves.
Article:
In the Philippines, over 36 million children under 19 live in extremely harsh conditions. Approximately 1.5 million are estimated to be homeless, surviving through begging and petty theft. Despite child labor laws, over 3.5 million children between 5 and 17 years old work in difficult environments. The statistics on child abuse and neglect likely underestimate the issue, as they only account for reported cases.
A recent survey by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) showed an increase in reported cases, mainly due to heightened awareness and reporting. Most of these children suffer from abuse and neglect?"also referred to as child maltreatment. This behavior, often a pattern over time, risks causing severe physical or emotional harm and includes physical, sexual, emotional abuse, and neglect.
The causes of child maltreatment are complex and not entirely understood. Often linked to poverty, these issues are more prevalent in low-income families and are associated with physical injuries, developmental delays, and mental health problems like aggression, depression, and PTSD. In extreme cases, maltreatment can be fatal.
Child abuse increases the risk of substance abuse, eating disorders, depression, and promiscuity later in life. Women abused as children are twice as likely to experience physical assault as adults. Evidence suggests that victims of child maltreatment are more prone to criminal behavior as they grow.
Although a strong family bond is vital, maltreatment often begins at home. Many parents are unprepared for parenting responsibilities, leading to significant harm to their children's well-being.
Maltreated children often hesitate to disclose their situation due to parental threats or loyalty to their family. Teachers can play a crucial role by recognizing non-verbal signs of abuse. One indicator may not confirm maltreatment, but multiple signs require immediate intervention. Counseling, provided by professionals, helps address mental or emotional distress and solve personal problems.
Individual and group therapy can take years, as the damage pervades all aspects of a child's life and may involve irreversible physiological changes. While medication can alleviate symptoms like depression and anxiety, it should always be accompanied by counseling to address underlying issues. Play and family therapies can also be beneficial for children.
Addressing both the abuse and the associated psychological problems is essential. Without intervention, children face long-term consequences, such as nightmares, insecurity, poor academic performance, and low self-esteem, making them more likely to become either perpetrators or victims of abuse themselves.
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