Mother’s who choose their mates/family over their children may find it hard to believe the abuse occurred and may feel pressure to take the side of her child or her mate. There may be several other reasons as to why they choose to take the side of their mate, such as pressure from other family members who do not believe that the abuse occurred. The mother may financialy depend on the mate and may fear economic hardship if she left her mate. Finally, the mother may fear that she would loose friendships once they find out about the abuse. A final reason a mother may choose her mate over her child is outside influences such as a pastor or family members who think the mother should forgive the perpetrator.
Discuss the interrelationship between
Discuss the interrelationship between