TestIs this violence? Story 7

Lisa’s mother nags her husband because he can’t find a job and, as she says, just hangs around at home and gets on her nerves. When he expresses an opinion, his wife says: ‘I don’t care what you think, you’re just a layabout!’

What is your opninion?

  • I can understand that a man who can’t get a job might get on your nerves
  • If Lisa’s father doesn’t defend himself, then he really is a layabout!
  • No one should treat another person like that

Comments

It’s not fair to insult someone and prevent them from having an equal say in family affairs. Constant insults are degrading and damage a person’s self-respect. Lack of respect creates a bad and tense atmosphere and can lead to physical violence. The sooner everyone gets out of the cycle of violence, the better.

Kindesmisshandlung

What is ...Child abuse?

Child abuse is emotional or physical harm done to children or juveniles by parents, guardians or other persons such as neighbours or relatives.

Zwangsverheiratung

What is ...Forced marriage?

Forced marriage is when one of the partners does not agree to the marriage and feels like they have been forced into it.