Question

Telling a child that he won't amount to anything in life is a form of

(A)neglect
(B)emotional abuse
(C)physical abuse
(D)sexual abuse

Answer 1

Answer: Option B. Emotional abuse
Emotional abuse, also called psychological violence, is a form of abuse where the person or sufferer is exposed to act which can result in psychological trauma and can include depression, anxiety, etc. So, this act of telling a child that he would not amount to anything is considered as emotional abuse.