Factors That Make Abuse More Likely. Flashcards
What the definition of Individual factors?
Factors of the child that makes abuse more likely.
Examples of individual factors and why these make abuse more likely.
A child with send- unwanted child
A child is the product of an abusive relationship- the issue of the relationship so it’s the child’s fault.
Lack of secure attachments with parents- child doesn’t care or feel love for the child.
What is the definition of parental factors?
Factors of the parent that makes abuse more likely.
Examples of parental factors and why they may abuse more likely.
Parent has been abused before- normal to them and how they grew up so their child should experience this too.
Drugs and alcohol- child is inconvenient parent may be unruley.
Poor mental heath- parent needs to care for themselves so the child is neglected
Single parent with low education- dint know how to parent, a lone parent means more responsibility
No support- alone find it a lot.
Unrealistic aspirations of the child- child’s a failure.
What the definition of environmental factors?
Factors in a child’s home that can lead to abuse.
Examples of environmental factors and why they may lead to abuse.
Overcrowding in the home- too many people different opinions
Domestic abuse- child may be the issue
Non biological adult in the home- don’t think of the child as their own
Poverty- low money- neglect