The Child Called It

I was touched by this young boy’s strength and courage.  I would never question a mother's love for her children, but often times as we bare the burdens of life some people are able to survive while others aren't. Child abuse is more than the physical impact injuries. I feel that it so important that parents become more aware of the difference between abuse and punishment for bad behavior. Regardless of what type of abuse a child may suffer from, it is bound to impact his or her future in a negative way if some sort of guidance is not provided. Based on my research I have learned that parents who abuse their children, have been trapped in vicious circle of abuse, steaming from their own childhood. While abused when younger parents often don’t acquire the skills required for good parenting.

I believe that David Pultzer’s intent was to gain composure through sharing his story with others who experience the same trauma as well as those who have thankfully not experienced abuse. Mr.Pulzer has done an amazing job with showing his readers that abuse is not okay. During Mr.Pultzer's recount of his past he shares with us the love he has for his mother and father regardless, of the pain they may have caused him. At first Dave's family was the stereotypical all American family. His mother was amazing always making sure to entertain her children's needs. Suddenly with time everything changed when Pelzer's mother started drinking. He became the "family slave" constantly being referred to as "the Boy." Dave was tortured by his mom daily, being restricted from meals and being challenged to eat from the trash can.