Category: Child Abuse

Many things in life require a license: driving a car, owning a TV, and previously ownership of a dog. Licenses exist to help regulate such aspects of our society and culture, to keep things civilized and maintain some sort of order, ensuring our safety. With this in mind, I question why there are people free…

Introduction Emotional child abuse has been extensively documented to have diverse negative impacts on a childs neurological, social, and emotional behavior development (Slep, Heyman, & Snarr, 2011, p. 783-784). The primary focus of this literature review will be to both illustrate and highlight the diverse effects that emotional child abuse has had on Sam and…

Serial killers are well known for how crazy their killings are. Most of them have had a traumatic childhood event that led them to psychological breaks. The most common type of serial killing is brought from sexual intent, usually from men. Roughly one in every five to six serial killers are female. Research on female…

Introduction: Theodore Roethke’s poem “My Papa’s Waltz” has sparked considerable debate and controversy regarding its interpretation. While some argue that the poem portrays a nostalgic and tender father-child relationship, others contend that it depicts a scene of child abuse. In this persuasive essay, we will explore the latter interpretation, presenting a case for why “My…