A women given the name “Detroit Freezer Mom” was put on trial a year after killing two out of her five children. This was a heinous and sick crime of filicide. Her story was rather chilling as to why she did it. Thesis: Though many psychologists have different perspectives on why parents commit child homicide, as a society we need to reduce child abuse, improve mental health care and provide financial and emotional support for parents and most importantly, young single mothers. II. Body
Psychologists have different views on child homicide.
Parents who kill kids not always insane (Electa Daper). infanticide associated with mental illness (Margaret G. Spinelli, M.D). types of maternal filicide (savana chanz 23-29). B. paying attention to signs of abuse or a child in danger is the first step in prevention recognizing the signs of abuse (Melinda Smith, M.A., and Jeanne Segal, Ph.D.). in China, due to overpopulation, people want a son to carry on the family name, and are limited to only 2 kids per household (BBC ethics).
Publisher says, postpartum depression is a common disorder after birth, but if continuous, can escalate to dangerous levels. (Moms who kill 1-9). C. improving mental health care for ill mothers
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By improving mental healthcare for women, we can reduce the amount of children being murdered every year. Identifying one's mental health problems and helping them see their issue is a good start in prevention (maternal mental health). This article states different ways they can improve women's mental health after childbirth and how women react to treatment. I feel as though, if they push the issue and really try to help women through their depression and psychosis, we can reduce the chances of them harming themselves or their