ABUSE AND DELINQUENCY

Abuse and Delinquency

Abuse and Delinquency

Harsh crimes like rape, armed robbery and even murder, were once things one would never expect to hear of juveniles committing. But, for this day and age, the numbers of juveniles committing violent crimes are slowly but surely increasing. Many crimes that are being reported are said to have been committed by those under the age of 18. It was estimated that, in 2008 alone, police made over 2.1 million arrest of juveniles international for committing violent crimes. It is also noted that in that same year, 16% of all violent crimes were committed by juveniles.

When you are abused as a child, it is hard to stay focused on school because you are worried about what is going to happen when you get home. Children who were physically abused showed higher aggressive and delinquent behavior. Researchers also found that they were less popular and have fewer friends. Children who were neglected had more problems in receptive and expressive language than children who were physically abused. They also showed other psychological disorders such as anxiety, depression, paranoia and hostility. Some children who are abused may exceed in school because it is the only way they feel loved. Also, other children that are abused may do horrible in school hoping someone will care or that someone will pay them the attention they need from their parents they may not be receiving. At the time, we have to understand that just because a child acts out in class it does not mean that the child is being abused. It can mean other things or the child may just want some attention that they do not get at home. Some children who are abused are very quiet and shy away from everyone. They may be afraid that anyone may abuse them and they cannot do anything about it. They may be scared to talk or walk around with their heads down. Also, they may be scared to disappoint you because they may think you will react how their parents would. The child will begin that abuse is ok when it is not and may inflict abuse on another child because it's all that they know. Child abuse can stop a child from learning what they need to in school. The child will not be able to focus on anything because of what is happening to them (Canter, 1982).

Physical abuse such as damage to a child's growing brain can have problems such as cognitive delays or emotional difficulties. The National Adoption Center found that 52% of adoptable children have attachment disorder symptoms. Children who are abused have a hard time connecting to people and developing relationships. At the same time, they have a higher chance of ending up in an abusive relationship because that is all they know. So they think that they will know how to handle not being in an abusive relationship. It may lead them to do things such as illegal drugs or anything ...