[Parent's imperceptible violence: psychoanalytic reflexions]

Area of Science:

• Child Psychology
• Sociology of Violence
• Developmental Pediatrics

Context:

• High-violence environment in Colombia.
• Focus on insidious forms of child violence.
• Exploration of violence beyond overt physical abuse.

Purpose:

• To identify and analyze subtle forms of child violence.
• To understand how parental behaviors contribute to child violence.
• To examine the impact of adult conflicts on children.

Summary:

• Child violence in Colombia encompasses overt physical abuse and insidious psychological pressure.
• Parental behaviors, including pressure and manipulation, impede child development and independence.
• Seductive behaviors and using children in adult conflicts constitute significant forms of violence.

Impact:

• Highlights the need for broader recognition of child abuse forms.
• Informs interventions addressing psychological and relational violence against children.
• Contributes to understanding the cycle of violence in high-risk societies.