{"id":3195,"date":"2011-08-17T06:00:25","date_gmt":"2011-08-17T11:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/?p=3195"},"modified":"2019-03-27T14:28:47","modified_gmt":"2019-03-27T19:28:47","slug":"protecting-the-child-against-abuse-identifying-the-characteristics-of-child-abusers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/protecting-the-child-against-abuse-identifying-the-characteristics-of-child-abusers\/","title":{"rendered":"Protecting the Child Against Abuse: Identifying the Characteristics of Child Abusers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/professionallearningboard.com\/blog\/\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"check_out_the_new_blog\" title=\"Check Out the New Blog\" alt=\"Check Out the New Blog\"  src=\"https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/images\/check_out_the_new_blog.jpg\"><\/a> <span style=\"font-size: small\"><a href=\"https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/17child-abuse.edit_.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-3197\" style=\"border: 4px solid black;margin: 5px 20px\" src=\"https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/17child-abuse.edit_.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"256\" height=\"175\" \/><\/a>As a teacher, child abuse has and always will be a major concern. It is important that we do all we can to protect the child from abuse. Identifying the characteristics of child abusers helps us identity possible situations of abuse.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small\">However identifying child abusers isn&#8217;t easy. People are unique and it is not possible to specify, beyond general characterizations of actions, who abuses children. We can however be cautious of certain adult behaviors that may raise red flags and\/or legitimate concerns.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: small\">The parent or guardian offers an unconvincing, illogical or contradicting explanation of a child\u2019s injury.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: small\">The child is disciplined excessively for his\/her misbehavior.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: small\">The parent or guardian expects more from a child than he\/she is capable of, given their age, ability and maturity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>The parent or guardian <span style=\"font-size: small\">perceives a child as evil or bad.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: small\">The parent or guardian attempts to conceal a child\u2019s injury.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>The parent or guardian <span style=\"font-size: small\">abuses alcohol or drugs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small\">It is critical to note that a person may exhibit characteristics of an abuser yet not be an abuser. If you recognize one or more of these characteristics of child abusers in yourself or others, please seek help immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>From Professional Learning Board\u2019s online continuing education course for teachers: <a href=\"https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/recognizing-child-abuse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Recognizing &amp; Preventing Child Abuse<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>  As a teacher, child abuse has and always will be a major concern. It is important that we do all we can to protect the child from abuse. Identifying the characteristics of child abusers helps us identity possible situations of abuse.<br \/>\nHowever identifying child abusers isn&#8217;t easy. 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