Originally posted by beeniesmom

Are they the kind of parents you can talk to... ask why?
Maybe they think you are doing something... drugs, smoking, having sex?
From what I have found parents that abuse are in most cases the type that you can't talk to about the abuse. Like I said, MOST, so before or if you decide to talk to them, approach it at the right time and carefully watch your words to them. Stay away from words like, "it's wrong" "you have no right" anything that will put them on the defense.

Also just because they might think she doing drugs, smoking, sex or anything bad, if no reason or excuse to hit their child.

You need go talk to someone, a family member that you can trust, preferable a adult. Sense school is out, If your town has a summer program for children, go there and in most cases they have someone to talk to or can guide you to someone that can help. Find some body, I don't care how, just do it, what ever way you can.

Your parents might be going through something, personal in their own life that is making them take their frustration out on you. But no matter what they need some sort of counseling, to deal with their anger. By you asking/getting help, you will also be helping them, in the long run. So don't be afraid to go to someone and tell.

Every bone in my body, whats to tell you to go to the police, but I know you can't and most likely wont out of love for your parents. Sense that can get your parents into a criminal offense.