Author Question: Describe some common behaviors of abused and neglected children. What will be an ideal ... (Read 42 times)

tuffie · **on:** Sep 15, 2018

Describe some common behaviors of abused and neglected children.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The best way to provide children opportunities to practice using new materials or techniques in order to build arts skills is to:

a. provide regular access to activities and materials that have already been introduced.
b. offer a different arts activity every day.
c. repeat the same arts activities every day.
d. vary arts activities slightly every day.

qytan · **Reply #1 on:** Sep 15, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Abused and neglected children's behaviors tend toward extremes. There seems to be no happy middle ground for these children. They may be diagnosed as learning disabled, or they may be compulsive overachievers. They may be hyperactive or lethargic. They may be physically inept and weak or street-smart daredevils. They may cling to others or shun social interaction. They may appear dirty and unkempt or spotlessly scrubbed. They may defy authority altogether or compulsively try to please everyone at all times. They may always play the role of the victim or brutally victimize others. The one characteristic shared by all abused and neglected children is their stunted sense of self. They do not have the positive feeling of self-worth that comes with self-esteem.

Answer to Question 2

a