What in your own word is child abuse/neglect and what are signs to look for to tell if a child is abused????

Question

i re posting this in the hope of getting some extra answers as i got very few last time and hoping to get more views for my assignment so thanks to you all who have reply-ed.

Answer 1

The first signs that I see are a child that is very lethargic and not acting spunky and confident like a normal child his age. I think sometimes they just look sad, or clingy-. My grandson is neglected by his parents because when I go to there house he comes running to me and wants to go home and if his mom tries to get him from me he screams and smacks her away with his hand. Even when he spends the night he gets really upset when they come to get him, he just doesn't want to go home with them. He wants my husband and my oldest son also, so I don't think it's because I do anything spectacular with him, I think we just give him the attention he deserves and that he desires. I think he just runs all over the house while they are doing their own stuff on the computer or whatever. I think it is sad! I believe that if were to take him home with me and not call them, they would leave them at my house for good. I may just do that one day!

Answer 2

you say abuse and neglect which have seperate versions on how to tell.....

abuse ....usually physical or mental ...

physical .....tell tale signs like bruises ,scratches ,or even just a child wincing sorely when touched ...will usually stumble to concoct an excuse if asked what happened,but being a child you really have to be aware they do get hurt and do do silly things that can lead to wierdly recieved accidents.....my son is prime example but trust me where he hurt no one would touch without his permision ;)

ok emotional/mental abuse ....kids lack self esteem ,tend to be introverted [shy ]avoid other children and maybe exhibit signs of self loathing /disgust

both physical and emotional can also include visible signs like shying away from others ,a real sense of joy they let off when at school or anywhere away from home /person who abuses them....[ie. some kids are quiet and once parent leaves the school become more social ,or even over happy and affection seeking towards teacher]

now neglect is a whole other kettle of fish

its the act of improper care leading to the wellbeing of another who comes to harm.

if you dont feed a child they starve ,if you dont let them drink they dehydrate, if they get no hugs they are mentally affected ....neglect is on many levels......

honesty in my opinion

every child needs to be fed regular meals[3 a day]....plus allowed to snack when hungry.....they need reassurance and cuddles ,as affection is important for anyone.....and they should be bathed at least once a day and their clothes changed every morning and night [at least]....simple for all parents and great for the kids:)

Answer 3

if they have any unusal markings or weird behaviors. and if you ask them about it, they shrug it off. and you can never go to their house.

Answer 4

There are physical marks which would be the obvious, bruises, whelps, etc.  Also if the child acts nervous around the person he or she is with.  If the child acts withdrawn and definitely you know he or she isn't autistic or something like that, that is another sign.  If the child cries frequently.  You look to see how the parent interacts with the child (yelling and screaming).  If the child is chronically underweight.   This website might help you.

http://www.helpguide.org/mental/child_ab...