In the past, I've covered the types of child abuse and what you can expect from each. The two main types of child abuse we determined were physical and emotional. A lot of people are familiar with the physical, and I have discussed this in a little more detail as well. Well, today we are going to talk about emotional types of child abuse - as these are more subtle and harder to detect.

Emotional Types of Child Abuse - Self Esteem

     Children are the most vulnerable to low confidence and self esteem issues. They are in the forming stages of figuring out who they are, and as a result we must treat them with utmost sensitivty. Unfortunately, many parents yell, belittle or outright put down their children. Noticing a child that is unusually withdrawn from participation or social interaction is an early warning sign of some serious issues - so contact your school counselor right away. By acting now and helping the child learn more positive and confident ways to be a contributor, you can prevent some serious issues later on in life.

Remember, in the end the kids who never get seen end up doing the worst things to others and themselves.