Research Paper on:
Children and the Impact of Violence

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more likely to abuse others. Some children demonstrate a resiliency that protects them from becoming violent or makes them less vulnerable to the effects of violence. This paper  shows why prevention programs should start in early childhood and continue throughout adolescence and why they have the best chance for success. GROWING UP WITH VIOLENCE There is evidence  that some children who see abuse happening in their family are more likely to take part in violence at some point in their lives as well. There is also  evidence that shows that those children who are cruel to animals are almost certain to grow up to be violent as adults. Children learn by modeling and if violence  is what is modeled in their home then there is no doubt going to be a higher propensity toward violence for that child. Some children, however, seem to come through  such troubled times virtually unscathed and remain decent and good gentle adults. This paper will look at all of these aspects to determine what, if any, cause has been  attributed to these differences. VIOLENCE IN THE HOME Domestic violence has been a part of family life since the first family was established centuries ago. It is only  in recent times that certain parts of the world are beginning to recognize the significant impact spousal abuse has upon the victim as well as the society as a whole.  In the past, religious institutions were some of the worst offenders when it came to ignoring the plight of the abused wife, adopting the same attitude as many condoning  countries that domestic violence - while not an outwardly acceptable activity - was something to be avoided. Men were considered the leaders of their family and knew best what