How Is It Possible That Any Parent Could Abuse or Neglect Their Own Children?

Question by tbteddy64: How is it possible that any parent could abuse or neglect their own children?

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Answer by Cadence O
Mental illness, extreme stress, no parenting skills or a learned behavior. Sad but these are some reasons.

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Profile: A place for children

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In the 20 years that have passed since its founding, the center has served thousands of children and families through therapy, forensic interviews, abuse prevention programs, support groups and more. In 2011 alone, the center conducted 200 forensic …
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Editorial: Brown Co. child abuse task force must step up efforts

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The county has added child-protection workers. But that doesn't get at early intervention and prevention, which most everyone agrees are keys to reducing child abuse and neglect. For a problem that everyone agrees is a priority, that intervention and …
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