Saturday, January 15, 2011

2 Abused 2 Talk

I have heard many people say that silence is golden, but that is not true.  My mom and grandma always tell me that if I do not have anything nice to say, then do not say anything at all.  In my opinion, that is not a very wise thing to say to someone.  That is why children today are committing suicide and killing their teachers, parents, siblings, etc.  Maybe, the only thing you have to say is somewhat negative, so what!  Say it and be proud!  Take a load off.  
 
There are also scared children in the world that may have a problem with the person that keeps raping and abusing her and she keeps quite, because she has nothing nice to say about that problem.  Yet she goes home and cuts herself afterschool and acts as if nothing has ever happened and she continues this process of self mutilation until she one day cuts too deep.

Parents and teachers please, if you see a child that is in need of help and you cannot get that child to talk to you, be nice, explain to the child that she is not alone and assure that child that she can trust you.  Tell the child that if she cannot talk to you, she can at least write her problems down.  Introduce her into keeping a diary.  A diary can tell a lot about anyone.  Writing can be just the thing a child needs to set her free.  If the child’s problem is at home, encourage that child to write a little in her free time at school and leave the diary in her desk, or with her teacher to lock it in a safe place in the class.

In addition, when that child comes to class, observe her whole demeanor.  Look for things that are not usually noticeable such as, weight gain or lost, bruises, bad attitude, and crying for no apparent reason.  Please remember that abuse can also be verbal.  
Children are our future,
Licia

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