Stop at least every two hours. Don t try to go too far in one day. Never leave children alone in a car for even a few minutes. Battered Women An estimated one out of six families across America experiences some violence against women. Even if the children in these homes are not being hit, they are affected by what they see their parents doing.
Research shows that the effects of seeing parents hit each other are different for girls and boys.
Girls who see parental hitting are more likely to grow up and be violent against the women in their lives. Children in these families are learning that it is OK to hit the people you love and to solve family conflicts with violence. Most families solve their disagreements by talking them out, not by hitting. When partners don t agree, they can try to compromise, take turns doing what they want to do or seek outside help to come up with a solution. If you or someone you know is living in a violent home, think about the children, too.