Protecting our Future: Addressing Child Abuse and Neglect
Words: 875 Pages: 3 5676“Childhood should be carefree, playing in the sun; not living a nightmare in the darkness of the soul,” observes Pelzer. These poignant words highlight the innocence that should define a child's early years. Yet, for many children, this ideal is overshadowed by the harsh reality of neglect and abuse. A child should never have to question, “Does my mommy or daddy love me?” or “Why was I not good enough?” Unfortunately, such questions haunted me for many years, as I […]