Punishment is i think if you did something wrong. Compared to emotional abuse is someone taking they're anger or problems out on you. Only a law official or clergy man or parent can punish you, while as a spouse, significant other or even parent or etc can emotional abuse you. read more
Although abuse and punishment may sound similar, there is a clear difference between them. Abuse is a form of ill-treatment of another individual. This can take many forms such as physical abuse, verbal abuse, sexual abuse, etc. Abuse takes place everywhere, on the streets, at workplaces and even within households. read more
Sometimes that line is clear – for example, sexual contact between an adult and a child is never appropriate and is always child abuse. Many times it is not so clear, and whether an action is appropriate discipline or child abuse often depends on the severity, duration, and age-appropriateness of the behavior, as well as the impact it has on the child. read more