-Sheetal Verma “Childhood should be carefree, playing in the sun; not living a nightmare in the darkness of the soul.”― Dave Pelzer, A Child Called "It" Child Abuse is an improper treatment or harming the child by any means, be it mentally, physically, sexually or psychologically. It can happen at any age and anywhere like home, schools, communities or places where a child interacts with the world. In general, harming someone physically, mentally or sexually is abuse, children are like a growing bud which are crushed before they can even turn into a flower. WHO defines child abuse as "all forms of physical and/or emotional ill-treatment, sexual abuse, neglect or negligent treatment or commercial or other exploitation, resulting in actual or potential harm to the child's health, survival, development or dignity in the context of a relationship of responsibility, trust or power. When a child is abused, their views on the world and human beings will be subverted.