Contributing Factors to Abuse
and Neglect of Children

1. Overwhelming stress
2. Inability to plan for, organize, or foresee problems
3. Inadequate education and employment skills
4. Inadequate housing
5. Inexperience with child development and age-appropriate behavior which results in unrealistic expectations of children
6. Parental substance abuse
7. Immaturity or low self-esteem
8. Family or relationship difficulties
9. Insuffcient resources and support services

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