Father is caught kicking three-year-old daughter in Paraná Juliana Prates, PhD in Child Studies and professor at the Federal University of Bahia (UFBA), points out that, in many cases of violence against children, aggressors place the blame on the victim as a way of justifying their own behavior. The impact of this, according to the researcher, extends beyond aggression. The discussion came to a head after a father was caught kicking his three-year-old daughter, in Francisco Beltrão, in southwestern Paraná. The scene was recorded by security cameras on Sunday (5). Watch the video above. The man, whose name was not officially released, was arrested this Thursday (9). In a statement to the Civil Police, he stated that he kicked the child because she was crying. ? Follow g1 Foz do Iguaçu on WhatsApp "In many moments, the aggressors justify that they have lost their temper due to the children's behavior. They blame the victims themselves for the violence that happens. This has a very negative effect. Because you put the idea that children should trust these people who are the aggressors. There you experience not only the effect of the episode of violence, but also the breaking of a bond, and this is very devastating", explains the teacher. 'They blame the victims themselves', points out expert on violence against children According to Prates, children who are victims of violence with the justification that punishments and physical attacks are to "educate" them can develop the perception that violence is an acceptable expression of affection. In this context, according to the researcher, aggressions tend to escalate, coupled with a culture that minimizes the effects of violence against children. "Violence is gradual. [...] We have a culture that says a lot about the idea that children can and should be educated through physical, humiliating, violent punishments. Although we have legislation that prohibits the use of violence and physical, psychological and verbal punishments against children, we have this 'little slap', the 'pinch', but there is no such thing as a little slap, there is no just a pinch. It is violence", argues Prates. A survey commissioned by the Maria Cecilia Souto Vidigal Foundation and carried out by Datafolha revealed that 29% of those interviewed admitted the use of violent practices, such as spanking and pinching, on children up to 3 years old. The survey also shows that 58% of those interviewed say they punish the child and that 43% report shouting or fighting as a form of discipline. There were 2,206 people interviewed across Brazil. "This is not barbarism, in the sense that this person is monstrous for behaving this way. We are, in fact, subjugating children's bodies", reinforces the researcher, who highlights the importance of society looking at children as subjects of rights. READ MORE ABOUT THE CASE: Mother found out about the case on social media Father said he kicked his daughter because she was crying Man is investigated for bodily harm 'When I looked back, he kicked her', says man who witnessed the crime Man was arrested and is being investigated for bodily harm Father is caught kicking his daughter in Francisco Beltrão, in the southwest of Paraná. Reproduction The images recorded on Sunday (5) show the father walking with the girl and another son, aged five. At one point, he stops and kicks his daughter, who falls to the ground. Seconds later, another man appears approaching, opens his arms and tries to intervene in the scene, but is confronted. After being interviewed at the police station, the father was released. The delegate explains that the release occurred because there was no flagrant incident. The case reached the police on Tuesday (7), two days after the attack. In situations of bodily injury, the act is characterized when the crime is being committed or has just happened, therefore the possibility of arrest for being caught when the crime does not continue. The assault also began to be investigated based on a police report registered by the girl's mother, who only found out about the crime after seeing the images on social media. This Thursday (9), the Court issued a preventive arrest warrant for the crime of bodily injury committed in the context of domestic and family violence. The man was subsequently arrested. After registering the incident, the Guardianship Council was also contacted and is monitoring the case. The Civil Police formalized requests for urgent protective measures in favor of the girl, her brother and the mother who made the complaint. "Initially, now, the Civil Police's biggest concern was with the child's well-being, how to guarantee the child's safety," the chief said. Father is caught kicking three-year-old daughter, in Paraná Reproduction VIDEOS: Most watched on g1 Paraná Read more news on g1 Paraná.