Child abuse has severe impact

What does the Bible say about child abuse? The Bible does not specifically say anything about child abuse. There is no record of a single instance in the Bible where a child is being abused. What the Bible does tell us is this: Children have a special place in God's heart, and anyone who harms a child is inviting God's wrath upon him.

I would like to see the day when child abuse ends outright. It's hard finding anyone who thinks otherwise. Yet, exactly how to eradicate child abuse requires examination of the trauma itself, root causes, how it happens and why most survivors of child abuse won't talk about it — they'll go to their grave with it.

When an orphan or adolescent experiences trauma such as family violence, child abuse, or witnesses prolonged violence, several problems arise. These children might experience anger, distrust and fear commitment. Children who live through such childhood trauma often suffer permanently.

One of the most destructive consequences of child abuse may be the detrimental effect on a child's school performance. Over and over again, research indicates that abused children demonstrate reduced intellectual functioning and perform very poorly in school. And poor school performance can have serious long-term consequences.

Please get involved by fostering a child and get involved. You have the power to change lives.

Carolyn Payton-Pinson
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