Hell Is For Children (Pat Benatar)

[@Vinn113]

Trust me....I was an abused child....she is NOT blaming the children for letting it happen....she is shedding light on an ugliness that should never be allowed to exist. She's making us look at it and hoping we will stand for those who can't stand for themselves. All evil in this world needs....is for good people to stand by and do nothing. If you see or suspect child abuse....step in....with both feet....and stop it.

[@thoushallbefree5387]

Yes, absolutely!

[@Rose-v6x]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@danielleskiba4202]

I was abused as a child and hearing this song was the best thing for me. It spoke to me it really helped me. Thank you Pat. 🤘

[@michellewingard4757]

I understand ❤

[@IBCat1]

Pat poured all her considerable passion regarding the horror of child abuse into this song . . . it chills to bone.

[@buckeyedav1]

yes it does I never forget this song. There was one years ago (video) that ended with a little boy visiting a little girls grave so haunting I've never forgotten it.

[@calebwindsor4329]

Gives reality to what the song is about. This is a reality too many children endure. Pat sings the anthem to stop this madness.

[@tenderpawsm473]

When I first learned that this song existed, I jumped to the conclusion that this was just an evil song. I guess I shouldn't haven't arrived at such conclusions based on titles. It is definitely a sad song. However, I realize now where she's coming from. Hmm. Is she cursing when singing, "hell is for hell?" Does that part make sense?

[@russelltrewynjr7921]

I'm a survivor of child abuse and neglect so I can relate. I'm in my 30's now and I'm now going through therapy because of my childhood.

[@NativeSista]

This is one amazing song great example for all the child abuse needs to stop..

[@eddierayvanlynch6133]

I still remember a newspaper column back in the 80s, either Ann Landers or Dear Abby. In it, she went mental about hard rock and metal. The funny thing was, she only listed song titles, and this song was mentioned. I remember thinking, "How ignorant is this old broad?" Smh. .. Anyone listening to the lyrics understands, but if that's not enough, maybe the anger and contempt in Pat's voice might be a clue. Great song with a powerful message.

[@MatthewSmith-to1hz]

Childhood is something to be enjoyed, not to run away from.

[@jodyhowe1346]

This is one of my all-time favorite songs! Pat Benatar's masterpiece has been burned into my brain since 1980! Great job putting this together....the photos chosen speak volumes!

[@angrysilence1234....]

Hearing this song reminds me of a lot, but it reminds me, also, of the moving intro "Suffer the children" that she had on a version of this song. It was sung so soulfully, it was almost as moving, in a different way of course, yet almost, as moving as these agonizing images are.

[@Deejaay83urj38]

In case anyone doesn't know . . "Suffer the little children to come to me" quoting the Lord, when people stopped children going to him. King James translation. Suffer, then meant ALLOW. So the Lord was saying ALLOW the little children to come to me

[@brianginn6075]

There’s no excuse for child abuse!!! Mr. Charlie Daniels said it best “take them bustards out to the swamp put them on their knees and let the bugs, rattlers and alligators do the rest”!

[@thoushallbefree5387]

Amen to that!

[@josephna4403]

I lived for 2&1/2 years in Elan Schools...this song is for all of us.

[@ladylion1977]

I was an abused child. The donations mean alot.

[@urimaginarystar]

I'm so sorry for what you went through. I hope you have found happiness as an adult. [[[hugs]]]

[@Laura-ht6vs]

I remember listening to this song as a kid, I was one of those kids, I am now 57 years old, and I am still in hell even though my main abuser died in 2017 in someways a different type of abuse has gone down one and then two generations below me, though I am still the receiver. When does it end?

[@markthedark595]

I was fortunate enough to have loving parents who never abused me or my brother but sadly others weren't as fortunate. My heart goes out to them because abuse, no matter what type, is never justified. Their voices have been silenced for way too long!

[@Rose-v6x]

Blessings Pat Benetar✝️👑💪🌏🌍🌎🕊️🕯️⚖️

[@garrydobson2626]

I wasn’t sure in the beginning if this was the original video. After a minute I remembered everything.

[@rcajun91405]

Growing up in the 60s/70s, there were no child abuse laws and nobody was on your side. Common comment back then was "Probably deserved it".

[@thoushallbefree5387]

I know, it’s so disgusting!

[@bhatkat]

So how does a 4 year old kid deserve a beating for something like dropping a dinner plate? And then for the rest of your life you'll be further targeted for ostracism or further abuse the moment you exhibit a symptom. Even the goddamn teachers didn't seem to have a clue back then, have they learned anyting since?

[@Divinegoddess1]

Thank you

[@alexbettcher6224]

I grew up with mental abuse and negelect. My so called mother wouldnt feed us hardly at all. Shed go out and bring food for herself and tell us kids to find something for ourselves, which wasnt much. She told me i was never good enough. I endured 18 years with her till i left and went to the only person that still gave a shit about me. My dad. When i was with him i had food, i had clothes that fit, i was happy. If there wasnt enough for him to eat then he didnt eat, but he made damn sure that us kids ate before he took a single bite. My mother never did that. She always put herself first. She used the child support to party and put herself through collage. Not a single dime was spent on us. But im proud of the man ive become. I can finally say fuck you mom, something i could never say as a child because i knew i had nowhere to go. She manipulated everything about my life until i left. I didnt have it as bad as some kids but im proud to say i survived what i went through.

[@formanymoons]

Can I just say: "Hell is for children" doesn't mean that hell is ACTUALLY for children. She's not blaming them for letting the abuse happen, either. She's saying that children frequently go through the most hell if they're abused, because they don't know what to do, and may even grow up thinking its normal.

[@donvreeland8844]

My mindset at the time was it's normal and I deserved it. As a toddler, horrifying dreams of monsters. They were the monsters. In third grade my art (drawings were) was violence of mangled bodies - look out for that art.. I think on some level, teacher T. S. knew something was wrong.

[@twobears1224]

when,i was in grade school my art teacher did '"end of year drawings" of each table with the kids on it..my pic of a very sad looking kid with his arm on the tables and his head resting on his Folded arms..she laughed about it...MY HEAD WAS ON THE TABLE BECAUSE I WAS REALLY DEPRESSED AND I HAS TIRED OUT from working like a slave after school and on weekends in my fathers business.i was depressed because I was threatened and told i'de be beat up or killed if I stopped working to even go to the bathroom.

[@twobears1224]

@mel Locks no she knew i was tired because of home life..i did very well in her class even tho i was always tired out.

[@twobears1224]

@Topanga Reyna thanks and the day i quit school i made a promise to myself to never be like those people and i,am not.i went back yo school as employee years later and only went to change one kids life as a way to fix mine.i stayed for years and changed life for alot of kids..nothing changed from the school tho.. saddly.

[@twobears1224]

@mel Locks oooo and in the very next classroom after she gave me the drawing i tore it up and tossed it in the trash can.

[@lonepheasant3489]

If i could get rid of Hell i would

[@justdone1068]

And You Know That Their Lives Can Become Such A Mess. 😡 And You should NOT Have To Pay For LOVE With YOUR BONES AND YOUR FLESH! STAND UP.

[@thoushallbefree5387]

I don’t understand how these sick individuals could harm little angels! I want to save them all, but WTH are the authorities to stop these crimes? Why isn’t anyone doing anything about it? I just don’t understand how this goes on the way it has been.. all those trafficked and murdered children. I thought my life was horrible with an alcoholic father that would beat me but at least I was never sexually harmed by anyone. I can forgive him because he never did the worst...not those things. I just wish he had stopped drinking. I can’t imagine what those children are feeling. We must break the cycle! There’s no excuse!

[@angrysilence1234....]

"Hell!! Hell is for Hell!!" NOT FOR CHILDREN!!

[@thoushallbefree5387]

She is speaking for the victims of abuse, not against them. The is a video where she is explaining that to those of you who don’t get it.

[@DeniseBodinski738675309]

# (31) - What do you call it when your 13 & he's 23? They convicted him as domestic abuse X - 4, (when he was caught), &/or child abuse/ statutory rape ? They let him walk out of 2/5 years in prison.

[@DeniseBodinski738675309]

***** #(33) Exactly, That smug jerk, bragged about being in Co-Ed , work Release , Jail, Known as the Huber Law, here in USA.

[@DeniseBodinski738675309]

***** #(34) I don't have closure, cause he still uses are (22 yr old. ) disabled son as a tool , to get to me. My son Richie needs me, his mom ,more than ever.

[@DeniseBodinski738675309]

***** #(36). Thanks for that -the really nice compliment. My Therapist is getting frustrated, lately that he doesn't seem to be helping. Well he's been doing for 30 years. Some of the music, makes me forget about my depression, & like a drug , helps alter my mood, but safe. No pill in the world, will give back all the time I lost with mostly my 1st son with him. Richie & he's 22 , & lives in a group home (Thank God , not with his dad). My Twins , who I spent my whole life with them are doing well & in College, just turned 19/ They are from my 2nd marriage (Dan). Rich (dad of Richie) is not the father of my twins. He learned from generations of abuse & jealousy, I think he's bothering me - cause that is one of the reasons. My sons are successful, & he (can't prove it) but really did a bang up job on raising my 1st son Richie/ & thinking, he hurt my baby. I'm not interested in having a lot of money, but I don't know how much time I have to live on this Earth, & before I go/ experienced near -death- so I know . I have to make sure my kids are taken care of, especially Richie, cause i taught Dennis & Danny- every good thing I could , that I am grateful from learning from my loving parents. I have Antique's I want to Liquidate. For expenses to get what I need done , like for a car to get around. I know what I need to do. Just don't have the resources- the all mighty dollar-but so would use it wisely. Thank-you sweetie, words of encouragement is priceless. XOXOXOXOOOO

[@DeniseBodinski738675309]

***** # (37), Ok, it shows on my post # (36), half of it is crossed out. Can you copy & paste # (36)- to me. This is why I'm numbering them. Please share this post too. Uuuuggghhh! I just want THEM to leave me alone, he couldn't be doing this by himself. This is how you can help. :(:(:(:(

[@DeniseBodinski738675309]

***** # (36) rewritten due to censorship in parts ., lets see if it gets censored again- (36) -PART # 1~~Thanks for that,the really nice compliment My therapist is getting frustrated , lately that he doesn't seem to be helping.

[@tenderpawsm473]

The song isn't too much for me to deal with, but some of these photos are disturbing. An example of this is the silhouette of the parent (or guardian) who is about to hit the little girl. And the child with the burned arm and the teddybear is upsetting too. Uggh. Just Uggh.

[@ExiledPiasa]

this sounds like a Dio song

[@seliaval481]

CHILDREN ARE MINI-ADULTS," claim those who think children should have a blatant lack of regard for the feelings of others, be rude to people who can barely stand up to them, and grow up to be someone who might get the shit beaten out of them. If you say, "Don't do that," they think you're abusing that child. My own was taught not to obliterate conversations, not to lie, cheat and steal, and I had no tolerance for acts of cruelty committed either by her or against her.

[@seliavale5461]

JohnnyMavers I am a total stranger to you. I'm not your victim.

[@thoushallbefree5387]

Children are not adults, nor do they think like adults! The mind is not developed. When you show patience and love but talk to them about right and wrong, it will lead them in a better direction than if you beat the crap out of them and show no tolerance all the time. Children are too young to be perfect.. adults aren’t perfect! I believe when an adult destroys the future generations there needs to be consequences and I do mean the death penalty in many more cases than what has been handled! We don’t need corruption on this planet!

[@justdone1068]

Don't look away. Children are being abused as you read this.

[@RaijinKlaid]

You know always got the impression that she hated children for letting it happen. It can't be right, but really listen to the way she sounds. It's weird as hell. I've always thought that. Also, this song has just a rocking guitar solo. Like one of the best.

[@katericadotte5257]

You can hear the hatred and outrage in her voice, and in the lyrics, but I do not think it is directed at the children. I think it's direct at the abusers, and the people who stand by and do nothing to help them.

[@RaijinKlaid]

Well the big thing is the way she says Hell is For Children. Hell the phrase itself gives credence to it. Like I said I know she doesn't like abusing kids, but the way this song is set up it gives off the wrong idea.

[@katericadotte5257]

Lol, no, what she's saying is that abused kids are in hell, not that they should be in hell.

[@TheLady6977]

Pat is highly against child abuse!!!!!!!!! this was made in honor of them all she put the message out that it is wrong not for to be in hell ......im one of those kids that related to the song it got me through more then I can say hell is for children when the ones we trust are who hurt us most .......

[@thoushallbefree5387]

It’s absolutely to the abusers, she just saying that those children are in hell on earth from what they have to endure. She hates what’s happening to those children. There is a video of her speaking out against child abuse. The song is dedicated to the victims.

[@Divinegoddess1]

The video was removed because it was the truth it was graphic because it was the truth of what really happens to children and youtube wants to hide it

[@thoushallbefree5387]

Why am I not surprised?

[@formanymoons]

Looking at these pictures, I'm like : How were these even taking? Are you taking a picture while these kids are hit? Can you stomach even staging it? These bruised kids... , wth

[@ushoys]

It's a mix of real and fake images

[@thoushallbefree5387]

Pictures speak volumes, especially for the children who can’t speak for themselves. The world had cold blooded ppl in it, we must face the reality of what happens behind closed doors or opened ones!

[@awesomecrusader100]

Bad mothers who have chased their baby Fathers off should learn to shutup and use twitter.

[@formanymoons]

Mothers can abuse too, but I see your point. This song AND video is just so depressing

[@thoushallbefree5387]

They need to stop dating cuz they don’t have common sense or a bone in what could be their spine!

[@awesomecrusader100]

@Xinyi B my mother, was the child beater

[@randyhill8768]

War in Palestine... I wonder what the children on both sides think of this world. All children of war.... really sucks doesn't it

[@dustinzilbauer7582]

Well unfortunately, the "adults" in Palestine have put those children in such a horrible predicament by being genocidal terrorists and attacking other countries. What is perhaps even more unfortunate is that those same children will lose whatever innocence they have left and become terrorists in adulthood by being indoctrinated into a death cult and taught to hate by the "adults" in their lives.

[@justdone1068]

they DoN'T Know The Half Of The Abused

[@justdone1068]

Preventable.

[@seths_ma6766]

People that would abuse a child are abusing God directly. Vengeance will follow.