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WhattoUnderstand · **on:** Sep 14, 2018

Identify two characteristics of situations in the family that may increase the risk of maltreatment or may cause it.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

List four behavioral signs that a child may be neglected.

What will be an ideal response?

frogdreck123456 · **Reply #1 on:** Sep 14, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Any two of these: significant changes in lifestyle, poor knowledge of child development with unrealistic expectations of the child, isolation from support, low self-esteem, few coping abilities, poor impulse control, questionable communication behaviors, lack of bonding or attachment, appears to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs

Answer to Question 2

Any four of these: stealing or begging for food, parent brings child early and picks up late, inappropriate attachment or affection, child shows or expresses no emotions, parent abusing drugs or alcohol, overly responsible child who assumes the adult role