Child Abuse: An Overview
> Signs of Child Neglect
Child's Appearance and Behavior:
Abuses alcohol or other drugs; Begs for or steals food; Consistently dirty, unwashed, hungry, or inappropriately dressed; Constantly tired or listless; Engages in dangerous activities; Engages in delinquent acts; Has unattended physical problems or lacks routine medical care; Has been abandoned or is without supervision for extended periods of time; Is exploited or overworked; Lacks adult supervision; Lacks treatment for a medical condition or lacks of dental care; Loses weight or fails to gain weight; Needs but doesn't have eyeglasses; Skips or misses school frequently.
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Caretaker's Behavior:
Misuses alcohol or other drugs; Maintains chaotic home life; Shows evidence of apathy or futility; Is mentally ill or of diminished intelligence; Has history of neglect as a child; Overly self absorbed.
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