All of the following are reasons why large numbers of children are abused in American society,EXCEPT for

A) past experiences of being abused as a child.
B) the widespread acceptance of spouse abuse.
C) many parents' lack of education and parenting skills.
D) the social acceptance of physical punishment to discipline children.

Child Abuse

Physical, sexual, emotional mistreatment, or neglect of a child by parents, guardians, or others, causing harm or potential harm to the child's health, welfare, and development.

Physical Punishment

The use of physical force with the intention of causing a person to experience pain, but not injury, for the purpose of correction or control.

Spouse Abuse

A form of domestic violence involving physical, emotional, sexual, or psychological harm by one partner against another within a marital or cohabiting relationship.