According to the book Adult Children of Abusive Parents ,
physical abuse is "any non accidental physical injury, including
ones that result in bruises, welts, broken bones, scars, or
serious internal injuries." Imagine you are a young eight year
old child, you're life is pretty average, you go to school, come
home and do homework. Only one thing sets you apart from your
classmates, you have bruises to cover up, they don't. Imagine
coming home every day, and being beaten with a golf club, a
stick, or an extension cord. …
