Breaking The Cycle of Abuse: Solutions for Deviant Children

Breaking The Cycle of Abuse: Solutions for Deviant Children

The link above is a fantastic video from ABC News on parenting skills. The video discusses how praising children on their positive behaviors and not constantly telling them what NOT to do, actually decreases stress hormones in children; this results in them showing less aggressive behavior. In the DV shelter where I intern, every mother in the shelter is required to attend a parenting skills class. These same skills are encouraged to ensure that children will not replicate the aggressive behavior they have seen at home. Young children, especially boys, need positive encouragement from a young age. The cycle is not guaranteed; the video discusses that a child's behavior can change once new parenting skills are practiced and implemented. Prevention of abuse needs to start in the home from early on in a young boys life.