The child is most at risk for violence toward self or others when he or she:
a. has to compete too hard for attention
b. is in a too-crowded school situation
c. is not able to express feelings appropriately
d. doesn't have as much money or material possessions as his or her peers do
C
Risk of violence is highest when children are not able to express feelings through other than physical means. These children may also react in a manner inconsistent with their development age and the severity of the situation.
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