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Child Neglect. …Is a common form of child abuse that occurs when a parent or guardian fails to meet the basic needs for the child. Warning Signs. Clothes don’t fit, are dirty, or are not weather appropriate. Bad hygiene: obvious body odor and matted hair.
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Child Neglect …Is a common form of child abuse that occurs when a parent or guardian fails to meet the basic needs for the child.
Warning Signs • Clothes don’t fit, are dirty, or are not weatherappropriate. • Bad hygiene: obvious body odor and matted hair. • A child is sick or injured without being taken to the doctor for long periods of time. • Is constantly not watched over or is permitted to play in dangerous areas. • Is always late or absent from school.
Talking to a neglected child • Avoid denial, be reassuring to child and stay calm. Do not show any shocking and disgusted feelings you might be having or the child will shut down. • Don’t grill the child about what has happened to them, let them tell their story and refrain from asking too many questions. • Help them know that none of this is their fault. • If you or the child’s safety is currently at stake, seek out professional help before you intervene.
Fears of Reporting Child Neglect • It’s not my place to meddle in someone else’s family life. • If you don’t then who will? The effects of child neglect are lifelong and can be a hindrance in any progression in their social, education, work life. • What if I ruin a family? Reporting a case doesn’t always mean the child will be removed from the home, it is the goal of any child protective agencies to keep the families together unless danger is clearly evident. • They will know it was me who called. Reporting is anonymous. • It won’t make a difference what I have to say. If you feel a child is in danger, you’re more than likely not the only one. It’s always better to be safe than sorry. Follow your instincts and you could save a child’s life.
Signs that you’ve crossed the line • You can’t stop the anger. When one swat on the bottom turns into many swats that get increasingly harder. When you shake your child continuously or throw them down. Yelling is loud and uncontrollable. • You feel emotionally disconnected from your child.You don’t want to do anything with your child. • Meeting the daily needs of your child seems impossible.If you continually cannot manage the basic needs of the child such as feeding, clothing, bathing, and quality time. • Other people have expressed concern.If someone you know and trust is expressing concern, take a step back and analyze your actions with them.
Changing your reactions: Recognize and then change! • Have realistic expectations for your child taking into consideration their age. Learn age appropriate behaviors. • Read up on some parenting books, go to a parenting class, learn how to discipline constructively. • Make sure you are taken care of: adequate amount of sleep and a healthy diet. • You feel you can’t stop anger patterns, seek professional help and learn how to control your emotions.
