Child-to-parent violence was described as a phenomenon happening "behind closed doors". Addressing the press conference, Parliamentary Secretary Rebecca Buttigieg said child-to-parent violence is a phenomenon that has been ongoing. Buttigieg said according to international figures, at least 40 per cent of parents or carers who experience violence by their children refuse to report it. According to a number of reports, single mothers, elderly parents, and parents with a form of disability usually end up facing abuse from their adolescent children. She said society must reflect on how and why certain families experience such forms of abuse, and for society to change the growing culture of antagonism and hostility. “If a parent experiences violence from their child, we should not just brush it off and tell them they are exaggerating.” Social Justice Minister Michael Falzon said no form of violence is acceptable, and more must be done to protect the victim and ensure action is taken against the aggressor. Addressing the conference organised by the Foundation for Social Welfare Services, Falzon said when discussing domestic violence, many highlight the violence between a man and a...
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