Child abuse is a very serious and hurtful crime. Regardelss if it is neglect, physical, emotional, or sexual, abuse of any kind can permantly damage and destroy a child. You are or someone you know is abusing a child, get help. Do not ignore signs of child abuse
The child:
* Shows sudden changes in behavior or school performance
* Has not received help for physical or medical problems brought to the parents' attention
* Has learning problems (or difficulty concentrating) that cannot be attributed to specific physical or psychological causes
* Is always watchful, as though preparing for something bad to happen
* Lacks adult supervision
* Is overly compliant, passive, or withdrawn
* Comes to school or other activities early, stays late, and does not want to go home
The parent:
* Shows little concern for the child
* Denies the existence of, or blames the child for, the child's problems in school or at home
* Asks teachers or other caretakers to use harsh physical discipline if the child misbehaves
* Sees the child as entirely bad, worthless, or burdensome
* Demands a level of physical or academic performance the child cannot achieve
* Looks primarily to the child for care, attention, and satisfaction of emotional needs
The parent & child:
* Rarely touch or look at each other
* Consider their relationship entirely negative
* State that they do not like each other
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