According to the statistics of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, in 2006, there were 20,857 children that witnessed a domestic violence offense. More shocking is that 3,888 children were actually involved. You may think that your children are too young to understand what they are seeing or think that they have not witnessed any violence, but I cannot stress enough that children, even at young ages, are extremely perceptive and can sense violence and or stress in the household.
The numbers directly above present an even more desperate picture when viewed in conjunction with the studies that show that boys who have grown up in an environment that involves domestic violence are twice as likely to abuse their future partners. Unfortunately, this statistic does make sense. Children are like sponges. They soak up information and knowledge from their environment and put those experiences into practice in their own lives. People need to be very careful about the incidents children are exposed to in the home.
If you feel you need help, there are legal professionals that can help protect you and your children from domestic violence.' Please call today with any questions.
