Child Abuse????????????????

Question

Is yelling at a 6 month old baby out of frustration child abuse?

Answer 1

Touchy, but I don't think its really that bad as long as it is a one time thing and you caught yourself.  Ask for help, take a break, and take deep breathes.  I would call your local women's center for some free help and advice on stress for new moms.

Answer 2

if u get angry and so on just have a cup of coffee or tea and take a break  a day out with some friends  or something just do something to take your mind of it and don`t hert the poor darling  

Answer 3

I would assume it could fall into that category....

It's hardly behaviour that would help the kid in any way, shape or form.

The baby is rapidly learning to interact with fellow humans at this stage...so a positive approach will have major benefits in the long run.

Answer 4

I wouldn't say they are going to come take him away or anything, but you/the person definately need to take themselves out of the situation before getting that upset.  Go outside, leaving baby in a safe place of coarse, or put the baby in his bed, and just walk away for a minute to calm your self down.  

Answer 5

As long as you are not shaking the baby or physically hurting them then No.  But why would you yell at a 6 month old baby they dont know anything or do anything.

Answer 6

Make sure the baby is safe where they are for a minute ...and TAKE A SERIOUS TIME OUT!!!!!!! and a deep breath. I also would talk to your dr' and confirm weither or not you weren't having some post-partum issues, it can happen during up to that time frame.   I would also looking into counseling and finding what is really make you upset (peeling the layers).

Answer 7

ummmm I guess not technically but still why YELL at a 6 month old?

if they are truly stressing someone out that much just leave them in their crib for a couple of minutes while they compose themself & are able to handle it in a proper manner  

Answer 8

um dont think someone is going to come arest you as such

but its not healthy for you or the kid, nor your bond

with kids whats healthy for both of you is you having self control, and staying calm, being patient, learning to do so helps not stressing yourself out or end say something you feel guilty for

nor do it stress the kid out or damage their image (specialy as they get old enough to understand), you screaming at it is sure to induce fear and/or confusion stress

try to put the kid in a safe place, and then go out on the stairs taking a deep breath of fresh air, streach your muscles and just breathe in and out deeply, stress is not good for you, leting it go and calming down as such is healthy. Over time learning to control it and let it go without and before you explode will make your patience span grow longer, making it harder for you to get stressed out. Basicaly you can train your stress level and patience span to become longer and such prevent yourself from geting stressed out as easily.

Answer 9

What kind of person yells at a 6 month old baby?  If someone is frustrated with a baby, it's something wrong inside of them, not the baby.  Not to mention, if you are acting out of frustration, the baby will react with frustration.

Answer 10

no, just dont shake the baby!!  if your frusterated take a moment to your self.  

Answer 11

verbal abuse yes, the question is what on earth did a 6 month old do to frustrate someone.  I can't understand why adults always blame the infant.

Answer 12

no, but also do try not to do that, 6 months old is so young and they don't know or mean what they are doing. if you are frustrated just put him/her down in a safe place and take a 5-10 min. break.