Domestic Violence against School Students with Reference to Physical Abuse

Abstract

The parents play a key role in shaping the life of a child. However, rising of domestic violence cases in the society is negatively affecting the child. Different physical and mental disorders such as self-injury, and violent behaviour are the result of being exposed to domestic violence. Negative effect of domestic violence among school students can be assessed through their low level of social adjustment skill and low academic achievement as well. There are many forms of domestic violence, but the present paper is going to solely focus on the physical abuse against school students. The negative impact of physical abuse is considered a lifelong threat to both victims and witness. This study relies on secondary sources of data to have greater understanding of physical abuse and its associated impact on school students. The present paper will also offer recommendations for curbing physical abuse in particular and domestic violence in general.