Denying affection Humiliation. Public name calling or disapproval Betrayal. Exploiting a child's natural trust Guilt. Blaming the child for family problems Rather than confronting a parent with your suspicions, it's usually better to contact professionals. The issues are complicated and the people involved may not understand your intervention.
Experts suggest that help be sought from counselors and social workers.
Many organizations, such as Parents Anonymous and social agencies have 24-hour telephone numbers for support and assistance. If you want more information about child abuse, contact your local child protection agencies, school counselors and support groups. Most are listed in the telephone directory.