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have unrealistic expectations for the
child, deny the existence of difficulties,
or blame the school or teacher for the
child's problems. They may show little
concern for their child, request harsh
discipline, and/or isolate him or her.
Observing extreme parental
overprotectiveness or harshness can
provide additional infor mation
concerning the possibility of abuse.
Forms of Neglect and Abuse
Neglect of a child means failing to
provide for his or her basic needs.
Neglect can be physical, educational or
psychological. Physical needs involve
providing food, clothing, medical care,
and supervision. Suspect physical
neglect when these needs are not being
met, and when a child is absent often,
begs for or steals food or other items,
and/or appears unkempt. Educational
neglect is defined in some states as
occurring when no schooling or special
education needs are provided by the
parents or caregivers. Psychological
neglect occurs when love and support
are withheld, when children are
exposed to spousal mistreatment, or
when alcohol or other drugs are abused
and/or are available to a child.
Physical abuse occurs when an adult
intentionally inflicts physical injury
upon a child. It includes punching,
shaking, kicking, burning, beating, or
otherwise physically hurting a child.
Active children acquire some injuries
through play that are mostly over bony
areas such as knees, elbows, and shins.
If a child has injuries on other parts of
the body, i.e. black eyes, bite marks,
burns, bruises, welts, swelling and/or
broken bones, they are more likely to
indicate abuse. Additionally, if parents
give conflicting or unconvincing
explanations for their child's injuries or
the child does not receive needed
medical attention, physical
maltreatment needs to be considered.
Emotional abuse happens when
adults thwart a child's mental health
and/or his or her social, emotional
and/or cognitive development. It may
include using extreme or bizarre forms
of punishment, such as locking the
child in a closet or tying him or her to
furniture for a long periods of time.
Emotional abuse also includes
constantly disparaging a child or
blaming him or her for family problems.
For additional understanding of the
emotionally abused child see Emotional
Abuse of Children.
Sexual abuse is inappropriate sexual
behavior between a child and an older
person. It includes intercourse, sodomy,
oral sex, fondling, prostitution, group
sex, pornography, and forcing a child to
observe sexual acts. For detailed
information concerning sexual abuse
and what to do if you suspect it see
Helping the Sexually Abused Child.
Child abuse and neglect occur in all
socioeconomic classes, but families are
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at greater risk if the caregivers or
parents were abused. Groups such as a
Parents Anonymous can provide help
for abusive adults who want to change
their behavior.
School personnel have the
responsibility to report abuse not only
to protect the child, but to stop the cycle
of abused children possibly becoming
abusive parents. Since schools are often
the only place these children go other
than their homes, educators play an
indispensable role as reporters and
protectors of abused or neglected
children in their community.
Source: Leah Davies, M.Ed.
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www.kellybear.com
Leah Davies received her Master's Degree from the
Department of Counseling and Counseling Psychology,
Auburn University. She has been dedicated to the well-
being of children for over 44 years as a certified teacher,
counselor, prevention specialist, parent, and grandparent.
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