There are different types of violence that children can experience from parents. Physical abuse involves “hitting, punching, shaking, kicking, beating, burning, or otherwise harming the child” (Mikaeili 976). There is also psychological abuse, defined as: "the failure to provide a supportive and developmentally appropriate environment, including the availability of a primary attachment figure, so that the child can develop a range stable and complete emotional and social skills in relation to personal potential and in the context of the society in which the child lives. (Mikaeili 976) “There is debate over whether emotional or physical abuse is worse for a child's development. In this discussion, emotional abuse is as harmful, if not worse, than physical abuse to a child's development. One might disagree with this statement if he has never been a victim of such abuse. For people who have experienced abuse in their lives, they probably understand how much worse emotional abuse is. There are current factors that contribute to the level of abuse and being aware of this can help prevent abuse from getting worse. There is no reason to physically harm a child. Some people use the quote "sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me." People who believe this saying have probably never experienced abuse. In the context of this argument, this quote is irrelevant. Children who are physically abused are those who usually receive help from an outside source. Teachers at school may notice that the child has bruises or cuts and ask them what happened. If the abuse persists, the teacher will seek help for the child because it is their duty and the parent will be...... middle of paper...... mental expectations, including a competent classroom behavior and self-regulation. To help parents become aware of their child's needs, schools should recognize this and seek to help parents stop mistreating their child even if they are not aware of it. Instead of punishing parents with jail time, they should attend counseling sessions. They need to be taught to be emotionally stable for their children and taught about the harms of emotional abuse and what it can do to their child. Schools should be aware of these issues and know the benefits this would bring to their students. Schools could help families in difficulty and find them help. Some might think it's none of the kids' school's business, but this might be a less threatening way to approach the problem. Now is the time to raise children's awareness of emotional abuse and seek treatment..