Kayla Mckean Film Analysis

It was an unfortunate story of a 6-year-old Kayla who was repeatedly beaten and abused by her dad. Her dad was severely brutal and abusive to this poor child that she appeared to have suspicious injuries such as broken nose, darkened circle around her eyes, bruises and cuts on her face, and frequent absences at school. I believe that the result of this traumatic experience of Kayla could have been prevented if adult individuals involved in this case were not negligent but more thoughtful and vigilant to suspicious signs and red flag. Although I only watched the film about Kayla McKean, which did not describe in depth about Florida’s regulation, relevant policies, and the work situations, I would like to share my opinion and reaction about what happened to Kayla. I certainly think that Kayla’s father and stepmother failed to protect this child as parents. I am talking about fundamental, natural parental love …show more content…
I wondered how they assessed and determined to send her back to the horrifying household. I questioned, “What was considered as sufficient evidence besides numerous marks and injury of Kayla for workers to not send her home?” I also was curious about the Florida state regulation that states circumstances where children should kept separate from their parents. In film, I remember one of interviews conducted by social worker was with Kayla and her parents together in the room. It was inconsiderate to interview the victim with suspects. To examine and gather true information, social worker should have interviewed them separately. It was the social worker’s mistake to not scrutinize all aspects of the incident and accepted what Kayla’s parents explained as discipline, which seemed more of harsh punishment. Although Kayla could not disclose the truth, it was clear that this child was battered with visible marks and