Child abuse is a widespread problem that exists globally. “Reports of infanticide, mutilation, abandonment, and other forms of violence against children date back to ancient civilizations” (Bensel, Rheinberger, & Radbill, 1997, p. 3). “Nevertheless, the issue did not receive significant attention from the medical profession or the general public until 1962, with the publication of a seminal work, Battered Child Syndrome.” (Kempe et al., 1997, p. 18). There are many types of child abuse; The World Health Organization (1999) states: Child abuse or maltreatment constitutes any form of physical and/or emotional maltreatment, sexual abuse, neglect or neglectful treatment, or commercial or other exploitation , resulting in actual or potential harm to the child's health, survival, development or dignity in the context of a relationship of responsibility, trust or power. Violent Adults and Children When thinking about who harms a child, it seems appropriate that the common answer would be an immoral person. In fact, some adults don't realize they are harming their children. Many abusive parents or adults tend to be victims themselves and continue the cycle of abuse because they don't know any other way or because they haven't been shown a different way to parent. Many abusive parents and adults may also suffer from mental health or substance abuse issues, which in the long term will affect positive parenting, especially if they do not first address their own personal needs. health matters. “Data specifically related to child abuse and neglect highlighted that 28% of adults reported being physically abused; 21% were sexually abused; 15% emotionally neglected; 11% were victims of psychological violence; and 10% physical...... middle of paper ...... program for parents who are aggressive with their children, we are essentially reducing the cycle of abuse, by reducing the number of families involved in social services, reducing juvenile delinquency rates, reducing adolescent substance abuse, and reducing teen pregnancy rates. We are bringing change to our community by showing families who know no other way to discipline than anger and aggression, that there is an alternative and healthy way to communicate with their children so that they become adults. fulfilled and prosperous. Caring parenting should be mandatory for all parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, for anyone raising children, so that our children have a chance in this world without succumbing to abuse. “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old, he will not depart from it” (Proverbs 22:6).