By Tonya Cotto, Moms, August 8, 2020
The effects of trauma can last a lifetime. Emotional or physical abuse, in addition to injury or death, can shape a child well into their future. In the US, over 3 million children experience maltreatment each year. However, violence is not the only trauma that can affect our children. Loss of a loved one, not feeling heard or loved, or even poor treatment by a caregiver can leave a child wounded. Childhood trauma is a silent epidemic that may affect your child's future. So, let explore how traumas faced during childhood shape a child's future.
Abuse & Neglect
In 2016, over 600,000 cases of child abuse and neglect were reported to protective services. It is suspected that 1 in 4 children will experience some abuse in their lifetime. The most common forms of physical, sexual, emotional, and neglect are often at the hands of their parents. Victims of childhood abuse or neglect can experience improper brain function or formation. In the long run, these children may experience cognitive and language limitations. As the child ages, they may no longer be a passive victim, often becoming the perpetrator.
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