Children who have been the victims of child maltreatment are followed from early childhood through adolescence with their psychological and emotional well being assessed every 3 years during this time. This is an example of a ____.
Ignoring a child's early growth, development and needs and being exposed to dangerous and unwanted situations at an early stage of life can be considered as maltreatment or child abuse or neglect
This maltreatment can have a shocking impact on their overall growth and development leading to an introvert, emotionally insecure, dependent and psychologically disturbed personality.
Keeping a check on their behavioral patterns helps a lot to understand and make them come out of this if detected early. Their well being is of paramount importance.
They should be taught right from childhood to speak openly about any untoward or strange behavior or anything which disturbs them leading to change in their personality.
With proper training and guidance given to parents and even children, we can help to prevent many children of becoming victims to any sort of abuse or neglect.
