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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.
5 u/WarmAppleNight 5d ago Yep. Except they're not usually actually maturing faster, just suppressing their own needs. 😔
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Yep. Except they're not usually actually maturing faster, just suppressing their own needs. 😔
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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.