When does yelling at a child becomes emotional abuse?

It's much easier to speak sternly to a child than to scream and shout as they tend to take this more to heart than someone who yells incessantly. Let them understand why they made an error, and guide them not to do the same thing in the future. read more

Among other effects, verbal abuse can undermine your child's self-esteem, damage his ability to trust and form relationships, and chip away at academic and social skills. In fact, current research shows that verbal abuse of children can be just as destructive emotionally as physical and sexual abuse and puts them in as much risk for depression and anxiety. read more