What do you do if a member of your family is emotionally abusive towards children?

Confront them and explain to them what they're doing is not the right thing and that they are going to mess up their childs future.

immediately report the abuse and the adult to the police, a hospital, or a child protection service. do not worry about getting in trouble - it is urgent.

Tell them. Chances are they are not aware how their behavior is affecting the children. Don't expect them to change behavior overnight. In all likelihood, if they don't know what they are doing wrong; they will not know what they are doing right. give them step by step guidance, may be counseling. This is when they are open to change. There is a possibility that they dont want to change or are on purpose being abusive towards children. In that scenario, you need to take an action which is more stringent. take the children away from the abusive environment. You dont want children to have the long term emotional impact. Either way some action is required. you need to address the issue as soon as possible

Seek help for the child immediately. Abuse of anyone is unacceptable and needs to be dealt with swiftly to ensure the protection of all. I would call the appropriate authorities to handle the matter.

If a member of my family is emotionally abusive towards children, I would sit them down and ask them what are their motives and show them how much they are harming others.