Parents are sometimes so frustrated by their children that they feel overwhelming anger.
Most parents are able to restrain themselves before they hurt the child.
Unfortunately, some may lash out with physical, emotional, or sexual abuse on their children. In many cases, those who do hurt their children were victims of child abuse themselves. These parents usually have little emotional support from other family members and friends. They may have unrealistic ideas of how a child ought to behave. Understanding the mental condition of those who abuse is one step in helping to prevent the problem.