Child Abuse and Its Prevalence in Modern SocietyIn this day and age when people are busy living their daily lives, a child is abused behind a closed door. According to Child Protective Services Supervisor Bryan Calo, “Child maltreatment occurs when a child’s physical, mental or emotional state is altered. The child's basic needs are not being met and he or she is not being provided with a safe environment in which to live” (Telephone interview). Most often, children who experience abuse, whether physical, sexual, emotional abuse, or neglect, will keep their home life to themselves. This is not because the child is embarrassed, but usually because they are afraid of how the abuser will react to them. Although it is not often shared with friends and even other family members, its existence still goes unaddressed. Unfortunately, child abuse is a real phenomenon that happens every day. Children are beaten, sexually abused, speak poorly, have their daily needs unmet, and are constantly rejected by a parent or guardian. Today's society should be more aware of child abuse because when a situation is reported, it benefits the suffering child by placing them in a safer environment (telephone interview). (PP) Being able to recognize physical, behavioral and mental indicators is one way that today's society can help prevent child abuse everywhere. Physical abuse must be avoided in today's society because children deserve to be in a safe environment. environment. An important factor when dealing with child abuse is being able to notice indicators that would fall into the category of abuse (What is Child Abuse and Neglect? 5). ..... middle of paper ...... familiar with . However, child abuse does not only affect certain children, but can also affect both sexes in all parts of the world. (Children's Center, paragraph 15) (SUM) Therefore, physical, behavioral and mental indicators must be considered wherever an individual may encounter them. These indicators include bruises, burns, fractures, aggression and questionable thoughts. Child abuse must be avoided because children are defenseless; so they need someone to take care of them (Telephone interview). (PP) Although today's society cannot eliminate child abuse worldwide, it can be prevented. Approximately half a million children are abused each year in the United States (telephone interview). (PP) These children do not deserve to be abused, and people should help them by being more aware of what is happening around them..