3.08 Review and Critical Thinking
3.08 Review and Critical Thinking
Review Questions
1. Explain the different forms of child abuse? Include Shaken Baby Syndrome in your response. The different forms of child abuse are physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, and Shaken Baby Syndrome. Physical abuse is violence directed toward a child by a parent. Emotional abuse is when the victim feels worthless and rejected. Sexual abuse is sexual contact between the child and an adult or even the perpetrator speaks to the child in a sexually explicit way. Neglect is when parents fail to take care of their child’s basic physical, emotional, disciplinary, and educational needs. Shaken Baby Syndrome is a form of child abuse, which occurs with startling frequency toward babies and very small children. SBS results when an infant is violently shaken, causing fractured bones, internal organ injuries, and severe brain damage. 2. What types of physical care must a parent provide an infant child? When a child is a newborn, a parent must bathe, change diapers, feed, and put clothes on the child. When the child grows into an infant, they communicate their basic needs to their caregiver. 3. What are some strategies for helping a child cope with stress? Some strategies for helping a child cope with stress are encouraging open communication with their child and listening to what’s bothering their child and helping their child figure out ways to solve their problems. Other strategies are learning what tends to create stress for their child and helping their child with skills that will help them navigate stressful situations. Also, a parent can create a home environment that is stable and free of hostility and violence.
Critical Thinking Questions
1. What is the difference between a protective environment and a nurturing environment? A protective environment is one where the child is protected from violence and abuse. A nurturing environment is where parents are
Review Questions
1. Explain the different forms of child abuse? Include Shaken Baby Syndrome in your response. The different forms of child abuse are physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, and Shaken Baby Syndrome. Physical abuse is violence directed toward a child by a parent. Emotional abuse is when the victim feels worthless and rejected. Sexual abuse is sexual contact between the child and an adult or even the perpetrator speaks to the child in a sexually explicit way. Neglect is when parents fail to take care of their child’s basic physical, emotional, disciplinary, and educational needs. Shaken Baby Syndrome is a form of child abuse, which occurs with startling frequency toward babies and very small children. SBS results when an infant is violently shaken, causing fractured bones, internal organ injuries, and severe brain damage. 2. What types of physical care must a parent provide an infant child? When a child is a newborn, a parent must bathe, change diapers, feed, and put clothes on the child. When the child grows into an infant, they communicate their basic needs to their caregiver. 3. What are some strategies for helping a child cope with stress? Some strategies for helping a child cope with stress are encouraging open communication with their child and listening to what’s bothering their child and helping their child figure out ways to solve their problems. Other strategies are learning what tends to create stress for their child and helping their child with skills that will help them navigate stressful situations. Also, a parent can create a home environment that is stable and free of hostility and violence.
Critical Thinking Questions
1. What is the difference between a protective environment and a nurturing environment? A protective environment is one where the child is protected from violence and abuse. A nurturing environment is where parents are