What is borderline child abuse?
398073
I think anytime you are doing anything to your child in Anger to hurt them it's abuse.  The easy way to judge would be to think to yourself do I want to hurt or help my child.\n\nMore specificly an occasional spanking when children respond to nothing else is OK.\n\nA backhand to the kid for a bad grade or even calling your kid stupid is Bad.
525890
Often times children mimic what they know. You've established he was abused... so unless someone helped him as a child (counseling) this person now probably has a distorted view of sex, boundaries, etc. This child may one day pay by doing something to someone who not only will speak up, but PRESS CHARGES!
1105546
You'd have a better shot at getting good, detailed answers if you categorized this correctly... in Special Education.\n\nThat being said...\n\nEmotional/Behavioral disorders are disorders of mood and/or emotional perception that interfere with learning (the school environment) and daily life routine. There are people with emotional disorders who do fine in school but seriously have difficulties at home and do need private counselling and medication.\n\nHere is the definition per the special education law IDEA:\n\nhttp://www.nichcy.org/pubs/factshe/fs5txt.htm\n\nHere is the professional teachers organization for those who deal with E/BD students (a division of the Council for Exceptional Children):\n\nhttp://www.ccbd.net/\n\nMany IEP committees dealing with a child with internalized-only(withdrawn, off-task, etc.) non-violent issues will categorize them as "Other Health Impaired" rather than E/BD because of the social stigma of the E/BD label, and because an internalized child is an easy victim for bullying around those children with externalized E/BD behaviors... but with the E/BD label will usually be assigned to that pull-out or self-contained program rather than Resource.
1027937
beatings would be good..it use to just be called depression and parents would get their kids help..not anymore now they just travel in packs.
699927
Helping abused kids is a very noble profession - and it's great that you want to go into that field. There is nothing better than helping to protect a kid. \n\nMost child protective services jobs require at least a 2 year college degree and the social workers jobs require at least bachelors degree (and they will expect you to enroll in a masters degree program and complete it within at least 5 years of hire)\n\nGood luck
1053919
That's child abuse.\n\nHave them read the Bill of Rights. Anything that isn't fiction.
931980
GO to the police. no there is no statute of limitations on child abuse. if you dont go you it will eat at you for the rest of you life and you will not be able to be completely happy. also go to counsoling. it really does help and you will be able to move on.
952330
Decide that that is it and seek help from an abuse center if it is physical or emotional abuse. If the "beaten" you are referring to is a parents discipline and it is not abusive, figure out where you stepped out of line and correct it.
28658
HI Grannywinkie!\n\nDid your mother tell you that? I hope not. If so, it's definitely emotional and verbal child abuse. Absolutely.\n\nTake care!
233287
For a child to be "beaten up," as in abused or battered, absolutely not.  No child should have to suffer abuse or physical torment to that extent.  If parents want to punish their children for wrongdoing with minor physical discipline, like spanking, that is up to each parent to decide.  But no parent is ever justified in disciplining without a legitimate reason, and no parent is ever justified in "beating up" the child in a dangerous or significant way.  It is child abuse, which is illegal in every state, severely punishable by law, and psychologically and physically harms the child.
908379
Call Child Protective Services.
172377
I think that it is important to note that there are many types of abuse. Not only physical abuse, which most people would typify with this type of situation, but most commonly you will find emotional abuse (cursing, and derogatory name calling), and more often than not neglect. Usually in the extreme form where the parent often leaves the child alone, and the child goes hungry, unkempt and inadequately sheltered. I spent several years working in a group home, and saw lots of cases of this.  The percentage of abuse was not greater in an addiction riddled household, but it did seem more severe. I think alot of it has to do with the addictive person looking out for themselves and where their next "fix" was going to be coming from and w/their own lives that they couldn't be bothered with their children, and looked upon them as a burden and not something to be cherished.
447291
Not really. \n\n"Infantilism (paraphilic) is a certain psychological condition experienced by those whose level of physical maturity has clearly progressed beyond the life-stage of infancy. The defining aspect of this condition is the derivation of a profound sense of well-being or of a certain type of great pleasure that becomes associated with various infantile objects and/ or infantile roleplaying."\n\nIt is a form of mental instability in which the majority of people (mostly men) who are afflicted with it apparently have been abused as children (not all, but most of them).
1150017
If you are in a situation where you are dealing with protective services you may need to make changes in your behavior as a parent.  I recommend reading any literature on early childhood development and seek counseling from a professional psychologist.  That being said you need to be careful as they may take your child away.  You should seek legal council if you are facing charges, as soon as possible.
759581
=Child abuse is harm to, or neglect of, a child by another person, whether adult or child. Child abuse happens in all cultural, ethnic, and income groups. Child abuse can be physical, emotional - verbal, sexual or through neglect. Abuse may cause serious injury to the child and may even result in death. \nSigns of possible abuse include:\n\nPhysical Abuse\nUnexplained or repeated injuries such as welts, bruises, or burns. \nInjuries that are in the shape of an object (belt buckle, electric cord, etc.) \nInjuries not likely to happen given the age or ability of the child. For example, broken bones in a child too young to walk or climb. \nDisagreement between the child's and the parent's explanation of the injury. \nUnreasonable explanation of the injury. \nObvious neglect of the child (dirty, undernourished, inappropriate clothes for the weather, lack of medical or dental care). \nFearful behavior. \nEmotional - Verbal Abuse\nAggressive or withdrawn behavior. \nShying away from physical contact with parents or adults. \nAfraid to go home. \nSexual Abuse\nChild tells you he/she was sexually mistreated. \nChild has physical signs such as: \ndifficulty in walking or sitting. \nstained or bloody underwear. \ngenital or rectal pain, itching, swelling, redness, or discharge \nbruises or other injuries in the genital or rectal area. \nChild has behavioral and emotional signs such as: \ndifficulty eating or sleeping. \nsoiling or wetting pants or bed after being potty trained. \nacting like a much younger child. \nexcessive crying or sadness. \nwithdrawing from activities and others. \ntalking about or acting out sexual acts beyond normal sex play for age. \nAbuse can happen in any family, regardless of any special characteristics. However, in dealing with parents, be aware of characteristics of families in which abuse may be more likely:\n\nFamilies who are isolated and have no friends, relatives, church or other support systems. \nParents who tell you they were abused as children. \nFamilies who are often in crisis (have money problems, move often). \nParents who abuse drugs or alcohol. \nParents who are very critical of their child. \nParents who are very rigid in disciplining their child. \nParents who show too much or too little concern for their child. \nParents who feel they have a difficult child. \nParents who are under a lot of stress. \nIf you suspect child abuse of any kind, you should:\n\nTake the child to a quiet, private area. \nGently encourage the child to give you enough information to evaluate whether abuse may have occurred. \nRemain calm so as not to upset the child. \nIf the child reveals the abuse, reassure him/her that you believe him/her, that he/she is right to tell you, and that he/she is not bad. \nTell the child you are going to talk to persons who can help him/her. \nReturn the child to the group (if appropriate). \nRecord all information. \nImmediately report the suspected abuse to the proper local authorities. In most states, reporting suspected abuse is required by law. \nIf you employ other providers or accept volunteers to help you care for the children in your facility, you should check their background for a past history of child abuse or other criminal activity. Contact your local police department. Many states require that child care providers have background and criminal history checks.\n\nDealing with child abuse is emotionally difficult for a provider. As a child care provider, you should get training in recognizing and reporting child abuse before you are confronted with a suspected case. If you suspect a case of child abuse, you may need to seek support from your local health department, child support services department, or other sources within your area.\n\n\nThe second link includes other resources for you. Thank you for being aware and caring.. \n\nSource(s):\n\nhttp://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/factshe...\n\nhttp://www.keepkidshealthy.com/welcome/c...
161485
there are a few books you could read about real people's stories, such as "a child called it", and you could also go to ask.com and ask "where can i find information on child abuse?"
391034
if this is going on then you must report it to the child abuse hotline in your state. as far as the step father goes if he is in the military then report his behavior to the MP's or his Commanding officer. but definately tell someone.