Response strategy: 1. Expectations: Teachers can honor the strength and courage of these children by having high expectations for them. 2. Structure: To help the child feel a sense of control in a positive manner, teachers should give accurate information and build trust. Allowing expression of feelings when appropriate through art, music, drama, and/or creative writing will also help the child to feel less controlled by pent-up emotion. 3. Identity: These children usually have little sense of personal identity. Teachers can help by pointing out the child's strengths. Statements such as “You are a hard worker,”. Teachers can also help abused children gain a sense of personal identity by asking questions that help them formulate a position on issues, administering interest inventories, and teaching decision-making and problem-solving skills. 4. Self-esteem: Teachers can help them learn that they are valued, accepted, and capable by fostering an environment that honors each child's uniqueness. 5. Consistency: Consistency. Teachers can support a child's need for structure by maintaining a consistent daily schedule, by having clear expectations for performance in both behavioral and effective areas, and by allowing the child to provide structure in his or her own way.