Child Abuse: No Laughing Matter Child abuse affects the lives of millions of children every year in this country. The children often suffer horrific injuries from the beatings. Some children, even tiny babies, may even die. Abuse often leads to future behavioral problems, ranging from mild to very serious. Also, an abused child is more likely to grow up to be an abuser. These are some of the reasons why child abuse is no laughing …
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…must not take the issue of child abuse lightly. It is a tragic problem that is not going to go away on its own. Someone has to do something to help these children, and to help their children. Someone must stop abusers, and potential abusers, before they hurt another innocent child. If the vicious, endless cycle of abuse can be broken, this country will be one step closer to seeing an end to child abuse.