When parents abuse their children, they tend to:
1) Believe in physical forms of punishment: Abusive parents may resort to physical punishment as a way to discipline their children, crossing the line into abuse.
2) Not necessarily have high self-esteem: While self-esteem can vary among abusive parents, low self-esteem can sometimes contribute to abusive behavior as a way to exert control over others.
3) Not necessarily abuse each child equally: In cases of child abuse, one child in the family may be targeted more than others, depending on various factors such as age, personality, or perceived favoritism.
4) Not necessarily have strong marriages: Abuse in the family can strain relationships, including marriages, and lead to dysfunction rather than strength in the family dynamic.
Understanding these tendencies can shed light on the complexities involved in abusive behaviors within a family setting.
