First off let me say, any punishment is too good for them. I am 16. My mother and step father have been married for 7 years. 3 days ago, he snapped and beat me pretty badly. The police let him out with a domestic assault charge and are waiting for the state to take over the case. We have an order of protection, but I will NEVER feel safe again.

I was physically and sexually abused as a child and I definitely think that the laws should be more strict for those who abuse children. I am 16 years old and still traumatized by what happened. Even though the two men were the only male figures I had in my life they scarred me for life. No child should have to endure that sort of pain and it gives you too much self hate. You blame yourself even though it isnt your fault.
ANY person who does this to a child should be put in jail for life.

Absolutely. These criminals need to be held accountable for these unacceptable acts against the innocent and defenseless children and future adults/parents themselves. Laws need to be clearer and punishment more severe. Physical abuse of a child should be looked at by the legal system as belonging to the family of'attempted manslaughter', due to the proven horrible damages which occur as a result of child abuse. And the ones who do survive are permanently affected throughout the progressive stages of adulthood. I have a sister who was sexually abused as a child, over 25 yrs ago, and to this day and for the rest of her life, how she is and thinks and relates are all results that abuse suffered as a child. It stays with people, one way or another. The offenders need to be punished more severely! They should not be allowed to walk around in the streets freely while their victims are stained and forced to live forever affected.

I was a severely abused/molested child at the hands of a stepfather.I am now 56 and still trying to get past it. I am so thankful there are laws now. As for me I never knew of any.I and my Bro. indured some horrible things and we have survived,but we need child abusers to be sentenced to life with no parole.
Make child abuse Capital Punishment!!!!!

Roy J
for those whom have been a victum i am sorry; however, i hope that child abuser get much more time if not sent to a state pen. CHILD ABUSE SHOULD BE A FELONY in all states now matter it it was a first time affence.

I was a victim of child abuse by a neighbour and i believe abusers should be hung. It ruins your life no matter how much therapy you have as you never really get over it and it stops you having a proper relationship as an adult.

In our area we have had a 2 & 4 year old brothers bashed to death by the mums boyfriend. Another case where 4 month old twins had their heads bashed in and killed by their dad. A person I know that has used her daughters as drug runners since they were in nappies....16 years ago. And still manipulates them with mental abuse.. And they still want to stay with her. WHY?? And there are so many people that can't have children. My sister spent just under $750,000 in IVF to get pregnant. It's just so unfair. They take the joy and love of children for granted. It's a gift given to us to cherish. Not abuse.

im doign a porject on child abuse punishment.
i believe uit should be wayyyy more stricter

The sad truth is that the system that is suppose to protect the children doesnt. watch the Britney Spears vs Federline or Kim B vs Alec B. Any peabrain can see what is going on,why can't the judges? don't tell me that they don't watch the news? The system is forever taking children when they should'nt and giving them back when they should'nt,from my experience you have alot of educated idiots who's only experience is out of a book.making decisions over innocent lives,I cringe as I write from my experiences,there are a few good judges,mediators,but most are idiots especially the women.most women referees,not real judges think with their hormones!and are almost always biased,they favor the mother,even if the mother is a threat to the children! I don't know about other states,but in Ca you will proabably get in more trouble for hurting an animal,then if you hurt a child.the system is really a joke when it comes to protecting children,we dont need more harsher laws the laws are there,what we need is men and women with experience and know what the hell they are doing.

i beleive that child abusers should be killed!! if you cant handle your child dont have one!!!!!!!!!

I believe that parents who can do that should be hung after having being branded on the cheek for abuse!

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS.....I AGREEEEE...we need  end this nonsense