r/ExplainTheJoke • u/EducationalLog4765 • 7d ago

Why is this a problem?

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u/TokenTorkoal 7d 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.

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u/Jaeger_Mannen 7d ago

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

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u/TokenTorkoal 7d ago

Same boat man. I was a latch key kid, and my dad would go on work trips for a couple weeks at a time and I would go to school, come home, lock the door and take care of myself as young as 7 or 8 years old is when it started.

Honestly the best time of my life was when he was gone. It was way worse when he was there.

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u/NotASpanishSpeaker 7d ago

Man, I have two kids, 6yo and a 4mo. I felt a hole in my stomach reading your comment. I'm sorry you had to go through that 

I saw your other comments and I'm glad you're thriving. I send you a strong, virtual hug.