Sunday, August 24, 2008

child abuse diorama


The title of my diorama is "Child Abuse... An Abusive Childhood Is Not A Childhood". It gives you a look into the home of a healthy, happy childhood and an abusive one. The comparison is drastic...


One side of the house is full of smiling faces. They are the faces of children who are happy and enjoying their childhood. This side of the house is also filled with toys to represent a fun and light-hearted time in these children's life.


The other side of the house is full of disturbing images. Faces and bodies of children who have been abused. Innocent, crying children who have been beaten (one to death). The props are not those of typical childhood, they are cords and paddles (weapons against these children). There are no signs of a happy childhood here.


My diorama is meant to show the contrast between a healthy childhood and an abusive one. I hope that you are enraged by seeing these images of innocent children who have been abused. These children deserve a safe, happy, and healthy childhood. Don't pretend that this problem doesn't exist. We all must defend these innocent children who can't protect themselves.

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