considered only means to mold children into God-fearing, respectful children
corporal punishment
all intentional harm to a child
maltreatment
children most likely to be abused?
kids conceived out of wedlock
premature infants
malformed babies
babies convinced during mom’s illness
5 tasks abusive parents haven’t learned
don't get need met in appropriate way can't separate feeling form actions demonstrate they are responsible for own actions and not others can't make decisions on their own can't delay gratification
symptoms of neglect
impaired socialization don't do well in school sick/dirty kids digestive problems low weight; failure to thrive
symptoms of emotionally abused child
low self-esteem
consider themselves unworthy
includes non-coitus sexual contact
molestation