The following behaviors or abusive situations require immediate action. Verbal threats in graphic terms. Constantly berating, blaming or belittling the child. Child abuse is especially dangerous because children are often unable to escape or report the problem. In many cases, the abuser is unable to escape or report the problem.
Parents are the most frequent child abusers.
Many parents abuse their children as a reaction to problems or stress with which they cannot cope. Drugs or alcohol problems. Immaturity of parents. Poor childhood experiences or role models. Poor patenting skills including lack of development.