A voice is an attribute that many people take for granted. A person’s voice can be large and loud or could be soft and small; but we all have a voice inside. All voices are important and fragile to an extent, but the most fragile is a child’s voice. Sometimes a voice is all a child has. Many things can affect a child’s voice, for the positive and for the negative. Negative influences and events can change or kill a child’s voice forever. Life altering events such as abuse, and neglect are two things that can silence or change a child’s voice forever.
Abuse can occur in many different types and forms; and can occur at any age. The most common group affected by abuse in children. Child abuse is a grotesque act that can change a child …show more content…
Neglect can occur in many forms including: malnutrition, physical an emotional neglect, healthcare neglect, scholastic neglect, and just simply ignoring the child. These types of neglect are severely debilitating to a child’s development and overall well-being. A child’s mind is innocent and fresh when they are young and developing, but when abuse or neglect is brought in, they tend to regress, lose their true identity, turn to bad sources for help, or not ask for help at all. They lose their sense of identity and have an increased risk turn into juvenile delinquents as a result (Cahall Young and Spatz Widom, …show more content…
The CDC believes that these types of experiences can lead to increased risks of behavioral disorders, unwanted teen pregnancies, chronic conditions, lower self-esteem, decreased self-worth, depression, suicidal tendencies, and even death (CDC, 2016).
When a child experiences a traumatic life event such as an adverse childhood experience, it sticks with them and can hinder their ability to develop into an appropriately functional adult. Most of these kids have a higher risk of becoming introverted or extremely extraverted. They tend to not do well in school and have higher dropout rates. This can lead to an increased risk of diseases, lack of insurance and not being able to afford treatment for any lasting effects from the trauma, and increased healthcare debts in this
Abuse can occur in many different types and forms; and can occur at any age. The most common group affected by abuse in children. Child abuse is a grotesque act that can change a child …show more content…
Neglect can occur in many forms including: malnutrition, physical an emotional neglect, healthcare neglect, scholastic neglect, and just simply ignoring the child. These types of neglect are severely debilitating to a child’s development and overall well-being. A child’s mind is innocent and fresh when they are young and developing, but when abuse or neglect is brought in, they tend to regress, lose their true identity, turn to bad sources for help, or not ask for help at all. They lose their sense of identity and have an increased risk turn into juvenile delinquents as a result (Cahall Young and Spatz Widom, …show more content…
The CDC believes that these types of experiences can lead to increased risks of behavioral disorders, unwanted teen pregnancies, chronic conditions, lower self-esteem, decreased self-worth, depression, suicidal tendencies, and even death (CDC, 2016).
When a child experiences a traumatic life event such as an adverse childhood experience, it sticks with them and can hinder their ability to develop into an appropriately functional adult. Most of these kids have a higher risk of becoming introverted or extremely extraverted. They tend to not do well in school and have higher dropout rates. This can lead to an increased risk of diseases, lack of insurance and not being able to afford treatment for any lasting effects from the trauma, and increased healthcare debts in this