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comparing the four theories, similarities begin to immerge and create a type of circle. Each theorist developed their stages of child development and hoping to explain to people with actual knowledge how they perceive children’s growth patterns. Therefore, starting at stage one, Erickson, Piaget, and Fraud all grasp the idea of oral stimulation as a way for the emerging child to join the outside world. Infants come into the world as hopeless mammals and depend on responsible adults to care…

Child abuse and neglect is defined as any act or failure to act by a parent, guardian, or caregiver that results in death, serious physical, emotional harm, sexual abuse, exploitation, or neglect; or an act that presents an inevitable exposure to danger or serious harm (Gosselin, 2013). Elder abuse is defined as an intentional, unintentional, or negligent act or abandonment by a caregiver or any other persons that causes serious physical, emotional, or psychological, or sexual harm,…

As stated previously child abuse and neglect costs society an estimate of $124 billion dollars a year and with repeat maltreatment of children, this number will increase. Before assistance can be provided and children can be saved, it is important that the families served have a clean understanding of the behavior that was abuse and or neglectful and how it caused or had the potential to cause harm to their child. According to, Cyr, Michael, and Dumas, 2013, the mere definition of abuse and…

Why Preschool Can Benefit Your Child Once your child passes the toddler years, it's time to consider preschool. While preschool isn't mandatory, it offers your child many benefits. Preschool prepares your child for a successful start in kindergarten which in turns sets you child up for success in elementary school. Here are some reasons to place your child in a good preschool before starting kindergarten. Preschool Gets Your Child Used To Leaving You If your child never leaves your side, then…

the age of 18 are child workers (“Child Protection”). Child labor is an increasing problem among human rights violations. Before 1836 there were no child labor laws, but during 1836 Massachusetts was the first state in the United States to make a child labor law. This law required children under the age of 15 that worked in factories to attend school at least three months out of the year (“Child Labor”). This was a step forward in human rights policies to combat the issue of child labor. Even…

age of 15 are being abused mentally, emotionally, and or physically and many are in situations that they can not escape. Did you know there is a whole month devoted to child abuse? It is April but is one month enough for those kids who are hanging in there everyday. In America there is a lack of awareness about child abuse and child abuse prevention. It is not an easy thing to talk about nor do people want to talk about it but if nothing is ever said or make aware those people that might be able…

Child Neglect Child neglect is when a parent or caregiver does not give the care, supervision, affection and support needed for a child’s health, safety and well-being. Child neglect includes: • Physical neglect and inadequate supervision • Emotional neglect • Medical neglect • Educational neglect Physical Neglect Children need enough care to be healthy and enough supervision to be safe. Adults that care for children must provide clothing, food, and drink. A child also needs safe, healthy…

classification of child abuse and the effect of each varies among the victims. There are four main types of child abuse that can affect children of all race and age. Each type of abuse has its own warning signs to look for. The long-term effects of abuse are serious and can follow the victims throughout their lives (Connelly, 2000). In order to understand the effects abuse can have on a child, it is necessary…

The child is placed with the question as to if she wants to help the teacher and another child set up for breakfast or if she wants to go outside to play with the rest of the children. The child contemplates the question and decides to go outside with the other children.The child’s decision was probably based off whether she wanted her environment…

them because they want to gain control over them. Child maltreatment mostly known as child abuse, is when a parent or caregiver, whether through action or failing to act, causes injury, death, emotional harm or risk of serious harm to a child (Goldman 2003). There are various forms of child maltreatment including neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse, exportation, and emotional. There are very different types of child abuse that will affect the child, not only in their childhood but also in the…