This study examines the representation of child abuse in the four decades following the Islamic Revolution, utilizing Representation Theory and qualitative content analysis. The central inquiry of this study is to investigate how child abuse has been represented in each historical epoch and the extent to which these representations correlate with the socio-cultural transformations of each period. The findings indicate that, in alignment with the significant shifts of their respective eras, films emphasize evolving changes in the status of children, thereby offering distinct representations of child abuse. In the 1980s, the position of children was defined through the lens of traditional and familial values; consequently, the representation of child abuse during this decade was characterized by "repressive behavior." In the 1990s, the status of children was framed through a critical perspective emphasizing the necessity for systemic revision. Representations of abuse in this decade moved away from repression, instead highlighting the significance of emotional bonding, the prevention of neglect, and respect for the child's bodily autonomy. During the 2000s, children occupied a dual position, simultaneously facing structural repression while being redefined within the context of a modernizing society. Representations of abuse in this period emphasized individual growth and personal agency. Finally, in the 2010s, the focus shifted to the child's position within the "modern family" unit. Representations of abuse offered a critical gaze toward the modern family, with the "modern mother" positioned at its center.