Syndrome, battered child
an infant’s inconsolable crying, feeding difficulties, a toddler’s failed toilet training, and exaggerated parental perceptions of acts of “disobedience” by the child.
Children can be neglected and abused by parents, other caregivers, or society.
Child abuse should be reported, investigated and evaluated.
The treatment and prevention of child abuse include a support group structure coupled with visiting nurse home visits to reinforce good parenting skills and monitor the child’s well-being. Children’s school programs regarding “good touch…bad touch” can provide parents with a forum in which to role-play and learn to avoid potentially harmful scenarios. Parents should make sure that their child’s daycare center is licensed and has an open door policy regarding parental visitation. The best strategy is to prevent child abuse.
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