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"One type of abuse is the beginning of another abuse. The power and control are the reasons behind all the actions". pls explain the meaning?

"One type of abuse is the beginning of another abuse. The power and control are the reasons behind all the actions".

Can you please explain what does it means. please

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    Lv 7
    3 years ago

    The man starts out by pushing his wife when he is mad. This escalates to hitting her when he is mad. This escalates to...................

    The man's need for power and control is what drives his abuse.

    ( Actually that is not entirely true. Often a man's anger about something else triggers abuse too : abused when a child and is modelling Dad, overseas fighting for many years, alcohol etc..

    Google " What causes abuse /bullying?"

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