Child on Parent Violence
Child on Parent Violence (CPV) or Adolescent to Parent Violence and Abuse (APVA) is any behaviour used by a young person to control, dominate, or coerce their parents.
It is often threatening and intimidating and can put family safety at risk.
Most abused parents have difficulty admitting even to themselves that their child is abusive.
The Parents’ Experience
Whilst it is normal for adolescents to demonstrate healthy anger, conflict, and frustration during their transition from childhood to adulthood, anger should not be confused with abuse or violence.
Parents may feel ashamed, disappointed and humiliated. They will often blame themselves for the situation, which has led to this imbalance of power.
Many parents will likely be in denial and convince themselves that their child’s behaviour is part of normal adolescent conduct.
