Verbal abuse is when adverse comments are used against the sufferer or about the sufferer; it can cause nervous and intellectual upset. In Florida the verbal abuse law states, a premeditated attack of words on any other person paired with the probability to act upon it that it strikes anxiety in another human being that assault is imminent.
There are various potential solutions to verbal abuse. For example, you could try to contact the local law enforcement department.
From my brief research it appears that both verbal abuse AND mental abuse are both chargeable offenses under WA law.
In the Philippines, verbal abuse may be considered a form of psychological violence under the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act. This law penalizes acts that cause mental or emotional suffering to women and children. Perpetrators of verbal abuse can face imprisonment and fines if found guilty.
Florida restricts all spanking as child abuse. Florida law states that any act that can physically or mentally hurt a child is considered child abuse and you can be charged with a felony for it.
Verbal Abuse - band - ended in 1995.
Verbal Abuse - band - was created in 1981.
Love does not create verbal abuse. Dominance does.
It is Verbal and Physical abuse. Verbal Abuse is considered with the swearing while the physical is the slapping.
Leave!
It can depend entirely on which jurisdiction or state you live in. Some states have laws against "Curse and Abuse," or "Fighting Words," while others do not and consider such non-physical verbal attacks as a manifestation of "free speech."
There is no law protecting a parent from verbal abuse from a child. It is the parents responsibility to seek the proper avenues for treating a verbally abusive child while he/she is still underage and in their care. Counseling is the first step, however, if the case is severe enough the child may require an intensive program.
Responding to a verbal provocation is not a defense if you are charged criminally with assault or battery.