characteristics of the dependant

Question 1

how does age affect the roles of parents and carers?

Answer 1

The age and maturity of the defendant will determine the requirements and their specific needs.

Question 2

how does skills and capabilities affect the roles of parents and carers?

Answer 2

Skills and capabilities depends on their age and level of development

Question 3

how does special needs, eg illness, disability affect the roles of parents and carers?

Answer 3

Dependants could have a medical, intellectual, psychological or physical disability, which requires additional assistance, in comparison for those who do not have a disability.