Encourage going to a park, gym, or playground instead. Encourage your child to be actively involved in sports, rather than just observing. But do not force him or her into any sport. Find out about exercise or sports programs at your child's school and in your community. Encourage children with disabilities to participate in physical activities as much as possible.
Child abuse is a serious and often hard to detect problem.
It can happen in any family. The scars, both physical and emotional, can last a lifetime. Take the time to really listen to your child and check out his or her concerns. Never leave your child unattended without reasonable care and supervision. This includes never leaving a child home alone, in a car alone or alone in a store, shopping center, or video arcade.