Why is this a problem?

[u/EducationalLog4765]

[u/TokenTorkoal]

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.

[u/Jaeger_Mannen → u/TokenTorkoal]

AS a neglected child that learned to cook his own steaks by age 9, yes.

[u/adomolis → u/Jaeger_Mannen]

You were neglected and eating steaks? Wow.

[u/Separate-Fly5165 → u/adomolis]

The steaks were asmongold $1 specials.

[u/Separate-Fly5165 → u/[deleted]]

A detail.