26/01/2026
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This is what happens when anger is normalised as discipline. Studies show nearly two out of every three children in India face physical abuse, often from parents or caregivers.
A father, teaching his daughter at home, lost his temper when she struggled to write. He beat her so badly that she lost consciousness and later died. He then told his wife that the child had fallen down the stairs. The truth came out only when the mother saw the bruises and went to the police.
In India, child abuse is far more common than we like to admit.
Government and NGO data show that a large number of children face physical or emotional abuse at home, often from people they trust the most. Most cases are never reported. They are normalised as “discipline”, “strict parenting”, or “for the child’s own good”.
A 4-year-old is still learning how to hold a pencil. Expecting perfection, pushing academic milestones too early, and responding with violence is not education, it is abuse.
We need to talk about and raise awareness on these things:
▪️Parental mental health and anger management
▪️Unrealistic academic pressure on very young children
▪️Normalising asking for help before frustration turns into violence
▪️Teaching that discipline never means physical harm
Parents and caregivers should be counselled on how to discipline children properly, while always keeping the child’s mental and physical well-being in mind. Discipline should never be driven by anger or frustration, and it should never cause fear or harm.
Children learn best when they feel safe, supported, and understood.
