Most abuse happens when adults have a hard time controlling their anger. However, even if they don't mean to, a parent who abuses a child might do it again, especially if other stresses are not handled. They may need help from an outside agency, such as a local Parents Anonymous chapter. If you have abused your own child or feel that you might, talk with a trusted friend, pediatrician, or clergyman. He or she might send you to someone who can help.
Emotional abuse is one of the most common and harmful forms of child abuse.
Making fun of a child, name calling, always finding fault, and showing no respect can damage a child's self-esteem. When emotional abuse occurs often and over a long period of time, it can have a lifelong impact. It can affect a child's happiness, relationships and success. He might do things that work against himself. As with other types of abuse, parents who were emotionally abused are most likely to emotionally abuse their own children.