[Publib] Re: Parent Abusing Child

[Karen Mahnk]

I agree Bonnie - I think the demeanor of the parent is also important
- anger or calm. Is the child being restrained or subdued(by blows).

Karen
On 10/3/07, Bonnie Tollefson <btollefson at neflin.org> wrote:
> I agree with every one that said abuse should be reported and
> having social services talk at a staff meeting is an excellent idea.
>
> I do ask all to use caution in what you define as abuse.
> Now before anyone yells at me, let me give an example.
> One of my co-workers has an autistic child (with other complications)
> When the child "loses it" in public the first step is to get the
> child restrained.  The second step is to flip the child upside down
> so that blood rushes to her head.  The child is kicking and struggling
> and yelling bloody murder.  Child abuse?? No -- Doctor's orders.
> When her brain gets more blood she calms and is again able to
> function as a "normal" child would.
> Obviously this is not similar to the dragging and arm twisting that
> you described, however, we need to be aware that sometimes there
> are logical explanations for illogical behavior.
> My prayers for all children of abuse.
> Bonnie Tollefson
>
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