Writing To Argue

Every child has the right to a name. Every child has the right to play, but why are children being abused? Child abuse is any action by another individual, adult or child that causes noteable harm to a child, it does not have to be physical, sexual or emotional. Children should never feel afraid to in the own house. Why should a child be afraid to speak out about getting neglected or abused? It’s shocking to think someone would harm such an innocent creation from God.

Enough is enough! Why do we just sit here knowing millions of children in the UK are constantly neglected and abused? What if it was your child getting abused by a teacher, your husband or partner? Would you not want them to speak out or would you not want to help them? Selfless and defenseless little babies are being abused. The agony and damaging ordeals that children have to go through. The Children Act 1989 in the United Kingdom is there to ensure children are safeguarded and their welfare is developed. It focuses on the idea that children are best cared for within their own families; however it does not protect children all the time. Despite having this legislation children are still being affected. It really aggravates me as is not protecting children in the way it should. We need to eliminate child abuse.

Unite with me today; together we can push for higher sentences if a child is abused! In a large number of child abuse cases, sentencing will typically include probation or a prison sentence of up to five years. This is outrageous. I strongly believe this is not a long enough sentence for such a serious and repulsive issue. We need to increase the minimum amount of years to fifteen, to show abusers we are serious about tackling the issue. Other penalties of child abuse are: lifetime requirement to register as a child sexual offender, termination of parental rights, criminal record and continual involvement with a child protective service agency. These penalties are more beneficial with a longer prison sentences. The penalty vary depending on the severity abuse, age of child, whether the child was physically or mentally injured, and the criminal history of the offender. I disagree with this all child abuse cases should be treated equally. If a child is physically abused, sexual, online or otherwise, it should be treated in the same way. We should treat it harshly and imminently.

We can also create regular check­ups with social services with family members where parents have a history of violence so we can prevent the abuse. Family members with a history of violence are more likely to abuse children. Increasing the amount of check ups from social services can reduce the risk of children getting abused. This allows social services to also work with struggling parents as well as parents with history of violence to make a safe environment for children to stay in. Last year alone CEOP received 18,887 reports relating to child sexual exploitation. This is an issue as it can affect the way children behave. 60% of children or teenagers who commit crimes come from defective families. This affects them negatively as something so appalling has happened to them. The negative affect it has on them both psychologically and emotionally, and could lead to a life of crime. All because parents/carers didn’t take appropriate action to ensure their children were taken care of. When you look in to a child’s eyes you are supposed to see innocence, but no ones who have been abused. All I see is the sickening fear of what could happen next. If we do come together we are more likely to reduce and eventually stop children being neglected and abused.

The signs of child abuse are not always easy to spot and those affected may remain silent because of fear, scared of the consequences if the abuser finds out and worried that it could lead to the abuse getting worse, they suffer in silence. They believe that their is no-one they can tell or they think that no-one will believe them. Sometimes children do not realise that what someone is doing is classed as abuse, and this needs to stop. Never should a child feel as if they can’t talk to anyone. In addition to never feel what they are going through is acceptable. If everybody standing here today is willing to put in the time we can effectively change the lives of millions of kids in the UK only. Not everyone can have their own child, so treat your children correctly. Cherish the child as much as you can, because other people can’t have a child of their own. Yet are equally as willing to take care of a child who is not biologically theirs.

Thanks for listening.