| Child abuse is a very serious issue in America where | | | | outgoing. |
| many children suffer from it through the actions of | | | | 2) Aggressiveness - If a child is very aggressive |
| their own parents. Because the issue is also very | | | | towards others around them, then this is likely |
| sensitive, many people over react while others under | | | | learned behavior. You should watch the child closely |
| react to the signs that a child is indeed being the | | | | to make sure their aggressive ways aren't excessive |
| victim of abuse in their own homes. | | | | to where they are abusive to other children. |
| Why They Over React? | | | | 3) Excessive Bruising - If a child has more bruises |
| As soon as someone sees a bruise on a child, they | | | | than a little bit and all too often, then you should look |
| immediately call the authorities. The problem with this | | | | deeper into the situation by asking the child where |
| is that children are children, which means they are | | | | they got it from. Most times than not, they will be |
| very active. They can get bruises just by playing | | | | afraid to say it was from their parent, so just watch |
| sports, running and falling or even fighting with other | | | | their eyes and body movement as they respond. If |
| children. There are many other causes which are | | | | they look down a lot, chances are they don't want |
| more probable of being the cause of the bruise than | | | | to lie in your face. |
| actually child abuse. Yet, another adult would be quick | | | | Child abuse is a very "touchy" subject. No one wants |
| to judge just based on this and now they have the | | | | to be the accuser, especially when the parents are |
| authorities on innocent people. | | | | innocent. You should bear in mind that although these |
| Why They Under React? | | | | are good signs, there can always be other |
| Most people don't react soon enough because they | | | | explanations for them. Such as, an aggressive child |
| don't want to get involved. They would rather mind | | | | can very well be active and clumsy at the same time |
| their business then to save the life and mentality of | | | | and always falling. My son, although not aggressive, |
| an abuse child. Or they may just assume that the | | | | was very clumsy and always falling and hurting |
| child shows bruises due to the child activities | | | | himself badly. He almost broke his nose at the age of |
| mentioned above. | | | | two because he was running with his six year old |
| Of course being able to decipher the difference is | | | | brother, and fell on his nose. I could have easily been |
| where many are weak. So hopefully people will look | | | | accused of child abuse by the doctor. Luckily he was |
| at these 3 signs that something is could be wrong | | | | our family pediatrician ever since my oldest was born |
| and the child may need someone to intercede. | | | | so he knew us. |
| 1) Withdrawal - One should notice if a child is | | | | The main thing for an adult to do is ask questions. |
| withdrawn from others around them. If they seem | | | | Talk to the child just to see their reactions and hear |
| afraid to interact then this is something to be looked | | | | their answers. You should not over or under react |
| at. Especially if this same child used to be very | | | | until you have more information. |