Children who are abused and neglected:

Abuse and neglect cause lifelong problems. Being mistreated hurts children in ways you can see and in ways you cannot see. They suffer at the time and will have problems at later life-stages. Although the harm done may not be easy to see, it is there. The child's physical health and development are the most visible problem areas. Sometimes the child's emotional, social, sexual, and mental problems are even worse.  These activities will help you think about how abuse and neglect damage children.