Perhaps the most insidious outcome of is what psychologists call the "Mask of Shame." The victim internalizes that their face is the problem. If the mother hated looking at them, the child concludes that their expression, their smile, or their tears are ugly.
in this context involves targeted strikes, slaps, or injuries to the child’s face. This can result in: Soft tissue injuries (bruising, lacerations) Dental trauma (broken or lost teeth) Fractures to the jaw, nose, or orbital bones Long-term sensory impairment (vision or hearing loss) The Psychological Weight of Facial Trauma
: Mothers with a history of physical abuse may show increased expressions of when viewing children's emotional faces. Neglect and Avoidance
