This article explores the under-researched areas of child-to-parent violence (CPV) and intersibling violence (ISV), highlighting their prevalence and significant negative impacts on individuals, families, and society. CPV is defined as any act by a child that makes a parent feel threatened and controlled, while ISV lacks a clear definition but generally includes emotional, physical, or sexual abuse by one sibling against another. The neurobiological perspective suggests that adolescent violence may be linked to brain development, particularly the immature prefrontal cortex and reliance on the amygdala for emotional processing. Social perspectives point to societal norms, stigma, and methodological inconsistencies as barriers to addressing these issues. The article advocates for comprehensive policy and intervention strategies, including community awareness, consistent research methodologies, and multidisciplinary therapeutic approaches.

  • Understand the definitions and distinctions between child-to-parent violence (CPV) and intersibling violence (ISV).

  • Recognize the prevalence and significant negative impacts of CPV and ISV on individuals, families, and society.

  • Explore the neurobiological factors contributing to adolescent violence, including brain development and emotional regulation.

  • Examine the social factors that hinder recognition and intervention in CPV and ISV cases, such as societal norms and stigma.

  • Identify the gaps in research and the need for consistent methodologies to better understand and address CPV and ISV.

  • Discuss potential policy and intervention strategies to mitigate CPV and ISV, including community awareness, family support, and multidisciplinary approaches.

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    1. A Theoretical Commentary of Parent Abuse and Intersibling Violence From Both Neurobiological and Social Perspectives by Matthew Dahlitz

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