recognizing+child+abuse

__how to recognize Child Abuse in school age children __ the child
 *  shows sudden changes in behavior or school performance
 *  has not received help for physical or medical problems brought to the parents' attention
 *  has learning problems (or difficulty concentrating) that can not be attributed to specific physical or psychological causes
 *  is always watchful, as though preparing for something bad to happen
 *  lacks adult supervision
 *  is overly compliant, passive, or withdrawn
 *  comes to school or activities early, stays late, and does not want to go home

the parent
 *  shows little concern for the child
 *  denies the existence of - or blames the child for- the child's problems in school or at home
 *  asks teachers or other caregivers to use harsh physical discipline if the child misbehaves
 *  sees the child as entirely bad, worthless, or burdensome
 *  demands a level of physical or academic performance the child cannot achieve
 *  looks primarily to the child for care, attention, and satisfaction of emotional needs

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 140%;">the parent and child
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 140%;"> rarely touch or look at each other
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 140%;"> consider their relationship entirely negative
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 140%;"> state that they do not like each other