I know a family where the half-sisters (20's) used to physically abused the child. Thankfully, they are now out of that environment. However, when the child is gone, does an abuser physically lash-out on someone else?? Just curious.
2007-07-25 15:43:02 · 9 answers · asked by 100% ♥Creole♥ 7 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
I think that is probably the case if that person is not seeking professional help. I can see it subsiding for alittle while, but that anger will build up and eventually explode on an unsuspecting person. Very dangerous!
2007-07-26 02:12:52 · answer #1 · answered by Ron B. 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People are taught to be abusers, usually by being abused themselves. They have learned to view people in two categories, victim and not-victim. Until they deal with their own issues, they will continue to abuse. It's the only way they know to keep from being defined as victim.
Incidentally, response to abuse isn't consistent throughout the population. Some people can survive absolutely vicious physical abuse and come out of it with compassion and a determination to never treat anyone the way they were treated. Others can come out of a background of verbal abuse and emotional distance to become a mass-murderer. It depends on the personality and hard-wiring of the individual. If the abuser pattern is set, it is highly unlikely that they will change their behavior without outside intervention.
2007-07-25 23:10:51 · answer #2 · answered by SewConnie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, this is a learned behavior. Sometimes though, a child is the one child in a family that is singled out for the abuse.
2007-07-25 22:49:40 · answer #3 · answered by pamkayvan 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most definately. That negative energy has to go someplace, and it's highly unlikely they'll turn it inwards. Whatever is most vulnerable around them will be a potential target, and not necessarily a person.
2007-07-25 23:46:58 · answer #4 · answered by Enigma 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The sad part of that answer is usually yes, if they don't get help.
And chances are that they were abused them self's. What a vicious cycle it is.
2007-07-25 22:53:08 · answer #5 · answered by DEEJAY 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard that they do. I don't know for sure.. I would think an abuser remains an abuser, unless they are punished and/or counseling.
2007-07-25 22:57:16 · answer #6 · answered by Josephine C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if they have someone who is weak and defenseless such as a child who can't fight back.Grown ups seem to be safe.
2007-07-25 23:00:00 · answer #7 · answered by Wet Doggie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know, but I'm putting this on my watch list so I can find out.
2007-07-25 22:51:41 · answer #8 · answered by Yoda's Duck 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely unless they get some help. Most don't unless it is court ordered.
2007-07-25 22:47:59 · answer #9 · answered by Miss Candi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋