Understanding Physical Abuse and Neglect of ChildrenPhysical Abuse of ChildrenPhysical abuse is defined in accordance with the structure of society. Child physical abuse is a deliberate act of hurting a child, which subsequently causes injuries such as bruises, broken bones, burns, or cuts. Physical abuse often results from excessive physical discipline. Sometimes the aggressor does not realize that he is using such great force to hit the child. Physical abuse is becoming a growing epidemic and needs to be taken seriously. However, child abuse can take many forms. We will delve into physical abuse of children. In this research paper our goal is to understand the causes and symptoms of physical abuse, parental influences, and ultimately domestic violence and other abuse within the family. Another goal of this article is to raise awareness about physical abuse and the risk and protective factors related to physical abuse of children. For many years it has been an arduous journey to discover the causes of physical abuse. During the ongoing search for the causes of child abuse, a large number of experts have concluded that child abuse is not caused by a life variable. Child abuse is influenced by a set of interconnected characteristics. In relation to physical abuse, there are many variables that explain some causes of physical abuse on a child(ren). The way to identify the cause of physical abuse is through the evaluation of interactional variables, environmental/life stress variables and social/cultural/economic variables. Interactional variables indicate the interactions between the abused person and the aggressor which is net of the abusive situation. Interactional patterns are often transmitted… in the middle of paper… and by eating. Bullying and peer violence. However, physical abuse is highly associated within families. This model is changing. The increase in peer abuse is raising public concern. Peers are outwardly unpleasant to each other, but not with the intention of hurting each other. Bullies' intentions are to hurt someone. We see in the media how children react violently towards their peers. It is unlikely to believe that children enjoy the physical pain they cause their peers, but it is true. Abused children tend to be violent towards their peers as a means of venting anger towards the abuser. On the other hand, the situation could change. Physically abused children may be vulnerable and suffer abuse from their peers. They lack self-esteem, a sense of belonging, are depressed and tend to isolate themselves.