Discuss six types of characteristics that increase the likelihood parents will physically abuse their children. Why are these characteristics linked to physical abuse?
What will be an ideal response?
A complete answer would mention six of the following: Child’s young age, difficult temperament, handicap, or illness. Parent’s hyperactivity, attachment problems (e.g., insecurely attached in childhood, unwanted child), childhood trauma (e.g., abused in childhood; exposed to marital violence), emotional problems (e.g., immature, jealous of child), mental illness (e.g., depression, schizophrenia, or antisocial behavior), reliance on physical punishment, social cognition deficits (e.g., unreasonable attributions, unrealistic expectations, negative perceptions of child, feelings of powerlessness), substance abuse (e.g., alcohol, crack, methamphetamines).Presence of partner violence, isolation or little social support, or poverty.
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