I read in the Family magazine that April is the month for Child Abuse Prevention. I know this is very important, since most abuse goes on without any knowledge. I'm not an expert, all I have is my own experience, but there is all types of abuse, physical, sexual, and even emotional and verbal. There is no lesser here, abuse is abuse. Period. I believe anytime a parent takes away the basic human right from their child--that's abuse. This video I believe does an excellent job of showing it.

http://www.youtube.com/watc...

Parents are supposed to be role models.
If they model bad behavior, the results are painfully horrible when the child grows up.

Children Learn What They Live (1998)
by Dorothy Law Nolte (1924 - 2005)

If children live with criticism, they learn to condemn.
If children live with hostility, they learn to fight.
If children live with fear, they learn to be apprehensive.
If children live with pity, they learn to feel sorry for themselves.
If children live with ridicule, they learn to feel shy.
If children live with jealousy, they learn to feel envy.
If children live with shame, they learn to feel guilty.
If children live with encouragement, they learn confidence.
If children live with tolerance, they learn patience.
If children live with praise, they learn appreciation.
If children live with acceptance, they learn to love.
If children live with approval, they learn to like themselves.
If children live with recognition, they learn it is good to have a goal.
If children live with sharing, they learn generosity.
If children live with honesty, they learn truthfulness.
If children live with fairness, they learn justice.
If children live with kindness and consideration, they learn respect.
If children live with security, they learn to have faith in themselves and in those about them.
If children live with friendliness, they learn the world is a nice place in which to live.

What can we do?

Honestly? I have no idea. I believe awareness is vital. And if you know of a kid being abused, do your homework and find out what you can do. I can imagine speaking up is NOT always the best solution. Especially in cases with physical abuse.