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Factors that can lead to neglect or abuse (Home environment (Overcrowded…
Factors that can lead to neglect or abuse
Health and addiction
Alcoholics are usually aggressive so an alcoholic parent may abuse their child
Drug addicts are unstable people and would most likely neglect there kids while going through their high or even withdrawl
If the parent is unhealthy and has a hard time supporting themselves, they may be unable to proper care for their child causing neglect
Absence of education
The parents have missed out on the opportunity to get a proper education
They may not have the basic skills to build a suitable living environment
Relationship problems
Parents may be more focused on fixing their problems which can lead to neglect
One of the parents could be in an abusive relationship
The abusive partner could start to abuse the child as well
If the pregnancy was unwanted by one or both parents it could lead to them being abusive towards the child
If the parent didn't want it and never grew an emotional liking or attachment to the child then they might be abusive out of dislike
Lack of support
The parent has no-one to babysit
They may be more focused at the task they are trying to accomphlish then what their child is doing
The parent may resort to leaving the kid alone while they go to work because they feel there is no other option
The parent may not have anyone to ask for parenting advice from
This will impact their ability to parent properly
If the child has a disability and the parent has no support it could also lead to neglect of proper care
Lack of skills or knowledge
Some parents are not fit to be good parents
Some parents may be victims of neglect themselves
When it comes time for those parents to raise their own kids they also be neglectful
This is a possibility because if they were neglected then that might be the only way the know
Home environment
Overcrowded house
Poor housing structure
A lot of yelling or arguing or poor emotional control
The parent at home may believe fear is the only way to get the kids to listen which could result in abuse
Unemployment
Not having a steady income can lead to a negative environment for the child
The parent may also feel worthless or useless do to the inability to keep a job
This could also cause neglect
Inability to buy new clothes
Unable to pay bills
More focused on finding ways to make money then the child
Family history
If the parents were abused as a child it gives leads to a higher risk of them being abusive as well
Beliefs
Religious
Some parents by believe that too much praise is spoiling the child
This could lead to neglect or emotional abuse if the kids isn't getting attention or being told they are doing a good job
https://www.hughjames.com/news/comment/2017/09/child-neglect/#.XBOt9GhKizw
http://www.childmatters.org.nz/57/learn-about-child-abuse/risk-factors
https://www.chw.org/childrens-and-the-community/child-abuse-prevention/prevent-child-abuse-wisconsin/information-and-statistics/contributing-factors