But these parents do not always seek help on their own. Often they do not recognize their problems. Sometimes they are suspicious of people who provide counseling or support services. Many do not know whom to call for help. Children seldom report that they have been abused or neglected because they fear being separated from their family or they do not want to be disloyal to their family.
Some fear reprisal from their parents.
Others feel they deserve the treatment they receive. And some are too young to help themselves. People need to report child abuse and neglect. All persons should report. Reports of child abuse and neglect are made to Child Protective Services or to a law enforcement agency.