Battering creates isolation. Battered children take on adult roles prematurely. Violence results in stress, depression, and flashbacks. Children of abuse learn how to abuse others. Battered children learn to harm themselves.
Abused children learn extreme behavior.
Children of violence do not learn boundaries. Battering causes damage and distress to the fetus. Battering adversely affects infants and toddlers. Older children see and hear violence. Printed copies of this booklet in its entirety may be obtained from the author.