Repeated Injuries: Bruises, welts, burns. Parents may seem unconcerned, deny that anything is wrong, or give unlikely explanations for the injuries.
Neglected Appearance: Children often are badly nourished, inadequately clothed, are left alone or are wandering at all hours, always seem as if nobody cares. (Sometimes, though, over-neatness may be a sign of abuse.)
Disruptive Behavior: Very aggressive, negative behavior constantly repeated can signal a desperate need for attention and help.
Passive Withdrawn Behavior: When children are excessively shy and friendless, it may indicate that there are serious problems at home.
Parents Who Are “Super-Critical”: Parents who discipline their children frequently and severely may begin to abuse them when their unrealistic standards are not met.
Families That Are Extremely: Parents who don’t share in school or community activities and resent friendly contacts may be distrustful of people, afraid of their help.
Use caution and good sense in identifying child abuse. Every parents makes errors in judgment and action at some time but when it becomes plain that there is a pattern or it is becoming one, then it’s time for help.