You made some great point throughout your post about how the trauma, dysfunction, and stress has impacted the family this family. From Irma’s perspective I can certainly emphasize and understand the need to protect Henry from potential dangers both in and outside of the home. But one does have to wonder the long term effects it will have on Henry. “From the earliest moments, months, and years with parents, family members, other adults, and children influence the way the brain and the rest of the body develop, as do factors such as nutrition and environmental safety”. () Irma, may feel that she is doing her best to protect Henry, but in reality she is doing more harm than good. I feel that it’s also important for the social worker to address
