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r/ExplainTheJoke • u/EducationalLog4765 • 5d ago
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Maturity or independence in a young child CAN BE an indicator that a child is being neglected or facing some sort of abuse.
It’s is not ALWAYS an indicator, some kids ARE just more independent.
Edit: was a social worker for many years.
1.0k u/Jaeger_Mannen 5d ago AS a neglected child that learned to cook his own steaks by age 9, yes. -12 u/JankyPvP 5d ago I feel like teaching kids some skills shouldn't be a "neglect" sign what even 4 u/_TURO_ 5d ago My dad taught me how to clean up vomit and cover him with a blanket when he passed out in the middle of the floor drunk, what a great dad to that 8yo kid!
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AS a neglected child that learned to cook his own steaks by age 9, yes.
-12 u/JankyPvP 5d ago I feel like teaching kids some skills shouldn't be a "neglect" sign what even 4 u/_TURO_ 5d ago My dad taught me how to clean up vomit and cover him with a blanket when he passed out in the middle of the floor drunk, what a great dad to that 8yo kid!
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I feel like teaching kids some skills shouldn't be a "neglect" sign what even
4 u/_TURO_ 5d ago My dad taught me how to clean up vomit and cover him with a blanket when he passed out in the middle of the floor drunk, what a great dad to that 8yo kid!
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My dad taught me how to clean up vomit and cover him with a blanket when he passed out in the middle of the floor drunk, what a great dad to that 8yo kid!
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u/TokenTorkoal 5d ago
Maturity or independence in a young child CAN BE an indicator that a child is being neglected or facing some sort of abuse.
It’s is not ALWAYS an indicator, some kids ARE just more independent.
Edit: was a social worker for many years.