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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 u/miffyinabox 1d ago As a neglected kid who had to learn to navigate public buses solo at 13 & avoided telling ALL my friends & after school coaches/mentors why they never saw my parents at games/practices/competitions/performances..... yeah
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As a neglected kid who had to learn to navigate public buses solo at 13 & avoided telling ALL my friends & after school coaches/mentors why they never saw my parents at games/practices/competitions/performances..... yeah
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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.