A thesis paper on child abuse with a look into Dave...

Titled Child Abuse.A thesis paper on child abuse with a look into Dave Pelzers autobiography United States more than three children die as a result of child abuse in the home. That is more than 1,000 children a year and most of these children are under the age of six. (http://www.childhelpusa.org/child/links.htm) You may be wondering, what exactly is child abuse? Of what does it consist? Are there different types? What are the signs? Read on to find all the answers and take a look into the life of Dave Pelzer who was a victim of child abuse. Also, do not forget to read child protection and preventive services to find out how to protect and prevent child abuse in your area. Child abuse is widespread and needs to be not only†¦show more content†¦Most abusive parents do not intentionally set out to harm their children. If there are efforts to aid distressed families, parents at risk of abusing may be advised and helped before they resort to assault. Parent who abuse their children may stay away from other mothers and fathers in the community and not take part in school activities. When asked about the injuries of their children they do not want to talk about it or seem nervous when they do. Also, take into account that parents who are poor, sick, were abused as children, have a drinking or drug abuse problem increase the risk of child abuse to their child or children. (http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/cb/publications/cm99/cpt5.htm) Dave Pelzer was a victim of and suffered severe emotional, physical child abuse and neglect since the age of five. The case of this individual was and still is one of the most recognized, not only in Californian, but North American history. He was called names, beaten, threatened, starved and neglected by his emotionally unstable alcoholic mother. She played torturous games on Dave which almost took away his life on several accounts. He was given broken bones, was stabbed and brutally abused. Dave was no longer considered part of the Pelzer family, he was later constrained to sleep in the basement on an empty stomach and was referred to as It or