Rekans, menyambung cerita seorang netter pagi ini tentang tindak kekerasan pada bayi yang ditayangkan di TV, saya dapatkan artikel ini dari baby centre. Mohon maaf tidak sempat diterjemahkan, tapi mungkin berguna bagi rekans sekalian. How do I know if my child has been abused? You can keep an eye out for physical symptoms and behavioral changes that may point to abuse. But it can be tricky figuring out exactly what's going on. "You're always playing a guessing game," says Kathy Baxter, director of the San Francisco Child Abuse Council. "There could be many other reasons why a child is acting out, is fussy, or is becoming withdrawn. Parents are really good at knowing their children so you have to try to put together a picture and go with your gut instinct." If your child is old enough to talk, Baxter suggests asking questions such as, "Did anything happen to you today that you didn't like?" or "Have you ever been frightened at daycare?" Ask your child such questions often, even before you suspect anything. "When it comes to abuse and neglect, most kids tell the truth," Baxter says. "But in most cases, they are reluctant. They don't want to get the person in trouble. They feel guilty; they feel it happened because they were bad." If your child isn't old enough to talk, pinpointing abuse can be much more difficult. Some parents discover signs of abuse -- such as internal bleeding and injuries -- only when they take their child to a pediatrician because he won't stop crying or is excessively fussy. A child who has been physically abused may: . Cry and put up a fight when it's time to go to daycare, or appear frightened around the caregiver or other adults. . Come home with unexplained burns, bruises, abrasions, broken bones, black eyes, cuts, bite marks, or other injuries. Repeated injuries of any type can be a warning sign. A child who has been emotionally abused may: . Display behavioral problems or changes such as shunning a parent's affections -- or, alternately, becoming excessively clingy -- or acting angry or depressed. Abused children often show extremes in behavior: A normally outgoing and assertive child may become unusually compliant and passive, while a generally mild child may act in a demanding and aggressive manner. . Become less talkative or stop communicating almost completely, or display signs of a speech disorder such as stuttering. . Act inappropriately adult or infantile. For example, a toddler may either become overly protective and "parental" toward other children, or revert to rocking and head-banging. . Suffer delayed physical or emotional development, such as walking or talking later than expected, or continue to have regular temper tantrums. But since every child develops at a different rate, being sure something is amiss can be difficult. A child who has been sexually abused may: . Have pain, itching, bleeding, or bruises in or around the genital area. . Have difficulty walking or sitting, possibly because of genital or anal pain. . Demonstrate sexual knowledge, curiosity, or behavior beyond his age (for example, compulsive and indiscreet masturbation, obsessive curiosity about sexual matters, or seductive behavior toward peers or adults). Riefna Azwita Fahmi Test System Unit RisTI - Telkom Jl. Gegerkalong Hilir 47 Bandung-Indonesia E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------------------ Learn Telecommunication Technology at http://www.gematel.com http://www.ristinet.com - See the difference think better Kunjungi: http://www.balita-anda.indoglobal.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Untuk mereka yang mendambakan anak balitanya tumbuh sehat & cerdas" Berlangganan, e-mail ke: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Berhenti berlangganan, e-mail ke: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://pencarian-informasi.or.id/ - Solusi Pencarian Informasi di Internet