The harmful effects of verbal abuse and how to stop the cycle

 The harmful effects of verbal abuse and how to stop the cycle

“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me.” 

This is simply not true. Swearing especially when the person doing it is a parent, teacher, or coach. Yelling and screaming might be the way you were raised and you might think it worked for you, so why does not it work for your kids? But he did it? Remember how he made you feel? Perhaps she felt underestimated, devalued, and insignificant. You don’t want your children to feel that way. This can cause emotional trauma that can lead to long-term injuries. Among other things, verbal abuse can undermine your child’s self-esteem, impair his ability to trust and build relationships and impair his academic and social skills. Insults, insults, insults, threats of physical harm, reproaches, or ridicule are all forms of verbal abuse. 

What are the signs that a child is experiencing verbal abuse? They can have a very negative self-image. They can commit self-destructive actions, such as cutting, hitting, or scratching themselves, as well as other reckless and dangerous activities. They may show physical aggression, be delinquent at school, or have personal problems. They can hit other children, fight repeatedly with classmates at school, or be cruel to animals. They may also have a delay in their social, physical, academic, or emotional development. 

Recent research suggests that children who experience verbal abuse are more likely to be victims of it later in life, to become violent themselves, or to become depressed and self-destructive later in life

It is normal for most parents to feel frustrated and angry with their children. They can be verbally critical in these situations and say things that they criticize themselves for later on. When such cases become more frequent, there is reason for concern. If this describes you, it is necessary to seek professional help to learn more positive, purposeful, and constructive forms of discipline, and get help in learning ways to control your anger. Don’t forget to give yourself some time if you feel an explosion. Refrain from saying sarcastic or insulting words to your child. Remember that your child learns what he is experiencing. Do not be a bad example and teach him bad behavior from the very beginning. 

Remember that your child is a precious gift and that he should be treated with love, kindness, respect, and tenderness. If you expose them to your child daily, he will learn what he is going through and grow up doing the same as an adult.