Abusiveessaycompleted
Tien Hanh Lai
Contemporary Voices
Per 2
12/1/14
Speaking of “abuse”, people always think of the terrific and negative effects that this action brings to the people. In fact, there are many types of abuse that have been recorded and most of them are actually harm and impact people physically and morally. One of them is child abuse. Child abuse is the physical injury of a child inflicted by a parent which ranges from superficials bruises broken bones, burns, serious internal injuries and in some cases, death. Child abuse is a topic that causes rage in many discussions throughout the country because it is outrageous actions against innocent children. Many parents question whether discipline can become child abuse. In the essay “Justice: Childhood Love Lessons” the author, Bell Hooks, shows how love should occur all around one's household and claims that, “No one can rightfully claim to be loving when behaving abusively” (Hooks, 11). To an extent, that is true. However, in my opinion, I maintain that this assertion can be right or wrong, depends on how people perceive about love and punishment. Bell Hooks is an educated woman, feminist, and writer who has dedicated her life to teaching people about civil rights that every human being deserves. She wrote an essay in which she addresses her personal view on the way children should not be hit under any circumstances, because it neglects love; according to her, love and abuse cannot coexist. However, it is unfair to claim that a slap on the hand is considered abuse, and that if parents commit this type of action, they do not love their child. There is a huge difference between physical punishment and child abuse. A child needs to learn right from wrong, and when the child’s actions turn out of control, it is acceptable to spank or hit them in the hand. As long as the hitting stays to a minimum degree, physical punishment is not child abuse. Sometimes, the parents may unintentionally abuse their child because of
Contemporary Voices
Per 2
12/1/14
Speaking of “abuse”, people always think of the terrific and negative effects that this action brings to the people. In fact, there are many types of abuse that have been recorded and most of them are actually harm and impact people physically and morally. One of them is child abuse. Child abuse is the physical injury of a child inflicted by a parent which ranges from superficials bruises broken bones, burns, serious internal injuries and in some cases, death. Child abuse is a topic that causes rage in many discussions throughout the country because it is outrageous actions against innocent children. Many parents question whether discipline can become child abuse. In the essay “Justice: Childhood Love Lessons” the author, Bell Hooks, shows how love should occur all around one's household and claims that, “No one can rightfully claim to be loving when behaving abusively” (Hooks, 11). To an extent, that is true. However, in my opinion, I maintain that this assertion can be right or wrong, depends on how people perceive about love and punishment. Bell Hooks is an educated woman, feminist, and writer who has dedicated her life to teaching people about civil rights that every human being deserves. She wrote an essay in which she addresses her personal view on the way children should not be hit under any circumstances, because it neglects love; according to her, love and abuse cannot coexist. However, it is unfair to claim that a slap on the hand is considered abuse, and that if parents commit this type of action, they do not love their child. There is a huge difference between physical punishment and child abuse. A child needs to learn right from wrong, and when the child’s actions turn out of control, it is acceptable to spank or hit them in the hand. As long as the hitting stays to a minimum degree, physical punishment is not child abuse. Sometimes, the parents may unintentionally abuse their child because of