What can a child who is being hit do?
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Parents are to discipline in "love"...but they are not perfect and sometimes make mistakes. \n\nChildren are to love and honor their parents at all times, even if they don't feel like their parents deserve it. \n\nRemember no one ever says "thank you" when they are being disciplined. It just doesn't feel good.  \n\nI can remember a many of whippings that I received that made me really mad with my parents, and wanted to get "even" with them. But now that I'm older, I can appreciate the correction I received. I know they did it because they loved me.  It taught me to learn to make good decisions for myself. \n\nBeing hit, doesn't ever feel good, and know that it really hurts your parents too, but it doesn't mean its child abuse.   \n\nIf you're looking to get back at your parents for disciplining you, then my advice is don't. Give it some time, and try to understand.  Then when you feel you can be respectful, go talk to your parents, and in a "respectful" manner, tell them how you feel.  Understand that your tone of voice, facial expressions, and words need to try to bring peace and not stir up anger in your parents.  \n\nIf you really feel hurt, and you are hit every day or several times a week...or you're in constant fear that something will set one of your parents off, then you shoud talk to a close relative about it first--grandma, grandpa, aunt, uncle. Talk to them, and ask them for help in the matter.  \n\nLet family take care of it first. \n\nIf you don't have a close family member you can talk to or trust about what's going on, or they do nothing to help the situation, then go to your counselors at school or a teacher.  Tell them you need to talk about a private matter, and then explain to them how you feel and what's going on. \n\nPray about it too.  For you to do the right things, and for your parents to deal with you in a loving manner.\n\n\n\nGod bless!
913070
you cant they are bruises
326579
How could it possibly hurt you unless you let the child destroy the apartment?!  From the sounds of it, you're the best thing that could happen to this little boy!  Helping a child is ALWAYS worth it. Just make sure he is always supervised (especially with crayons, paints, etc.) and he has room (a park/yard) to run off some energy.  That way he's less likely to damage anything!  Also, if he has witnessed any drug use or anything he shouldn't have and acts out, you may want to consult a psychologist that specializes in young children to help him out.  Good luck!
459756
Have her talk to someone at her school (teacher, counselor, etc.) -- they have to take action if she reports abuse. Separately, she can call child protective services or, for an emergency situation, the police.
402511
First of all, children get hurt... that's what happens. Second of all, speak to your Congressman and Senators. You can find them at the sites below.
193652
The next time you hear a ruckus going on next door, call the police immediately. Even better check to see if there is a help line for kids to call in your area and use it to report the abuse NOW! Call your Social Services Office or Children's Aid Society and report it to them. They have to check out all reports of abuse. If you are not sure who to call, phone a school or hospital in your area and ask them for a number to use. You can remain anonymous and the woman next door will never know who reported her if you are worried about retaliation on her part. Do this. You'll be glad you did. These children need help.
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You shouldn't worry about it.  The thing you have to mainly worry about in that game is getting out.  Not getting hit.  It only stings for about 5 seconds.  It's better to not worry about it and play then just to not play.
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Decide that that is it and seek help from an abuse center if it is physical or emotional abuse. If the "beaten" you are referring to is a parents discipline and it is not abusive, figure out where you stepped out of line and correct it.
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Well CookieMonster my advice may not be that ethical but I would suggest that you enroll your son in some sort of self defense course.  As a parent and previous kid yourself you most certainly must realize that if you get too involved that it will only work against your son and he will get the beats more often.  It is very sad that he was beaten so badly that he had to be hospitalized and I would hope that the school he attends has a zero tolerance on violence and that any child who becomes physically or emotionally abuse towards another is suspended.  My advice for self defense course is because it will help to build your sons self esteem as well as better prepare himself in case of future attacks.  He might really enjoy taking boxing lessons and actually get to meet some new friends also.  I cannot speak of this other young man who is suppose to be a friend and whether or not he set your son up, but if he did then it would be wise for your son to stay away from him also.  But if he is sitting with one of the bullies as a measure of his own self preservation then he just isn't mature enough at present to understand the meaning of being a true friend.  Hopefully by involving the police in this latest incident you have somehow put some fear into these others who might want to attack your son and so this will cease and desist.  Kids can be very mean and think they are so tough by beating on younger or weaker kids.  But Karma has a way of balancing things out and hopefully in time they will learn that what they have done has consequences.  Best of luck to you and I hope that your son is going to be alright and gets many well wishes from his real friends while he is in the hospital.
245690
she can't die because she was hit hard.well it\nall depends on how hard she was hit and where.
392472
In toddlers, they mimic the violence assuming its something they can mimic like hitting. In older kids...practically nothing. This is just an agenda pushed by the political right.
354055
The child is in worse mental or physical shape than if the contact were to stop...
223642
definately stop and try to help the child ..imagine if you didnt then heard that something had happened to the child
886450
tell her to be careful and be alert\ntell her the people she must avoid\nlook after her\n\nbut if anything bad happens....its up to you to throw those punches and make him feel the floor and make him taste his own blood...lol....just kidding....but im gonna do it if anything bad happens if i were you
1103109
Determine if she is hurt, if so, apply first aid and call for help. If not, help her up and send her on her way.
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While I would not recommend just putting him in situations to get bumped in the head - little ones can take quite a pounding when they fall, trip and so on. Nature makes their little bones more pliable than ours, and less likely to break..., that doesn't mean they wont, obviously.\n\nWhen a tyke gets goose egg bump - just watch for projectile vomiting (gushers) and very odd behavior out of character for the lad..., and of course.., take him to a doctor.\n\nAs for bruises you didn't say how he got them, so I assume he's just falling down, or bumping his head raising up under a chair or table, etc... all that is normal.  Some of these little fellas just fall and bump into things more than others. Don't sweat the small stuff. Just the goose egg variety.
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unfortunately there is no way to really spot one, they could be just about anyone. best thing you can do to protect your child is, Keep a close eye on your kids, and EVERYONE, your child may be alone with. go with your gut feeling. Most importantly, Talk to your child about good touch & bad touch. and keep talking about it until they understand the dangers and that they can come to you if something does happen to them no matter who the person maybe.