Analysis should include

• defining child abuse and child neglect
• identifying the misconceptions of child abuse
• identifying types of child abuse and child neglect
• describing signs of abuse and/or neglect
• identifying typical characteristics of abusive parents
• recognizing abusive behavior in oneself
• identifying inappropriate expectations of a child at different stages of development
• identifying cultural influences and/or practices on child growth and development that may be harmful
• describing reasons a parent may not be empathetic toward a child’s needs
• explaining role reversal (i.e., a pattern of behavior that demands that a child care for the physical and emotional needs of the adult)
• describing an overly strong parental belief in the use of punishment
• understanding generational trauma and stopping it. 

Teacher Resources:

• Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), CDC
• Risk and Protective Factors, CDC
• Child Abuse and Neglect, VDOE
• Child Abuse Recognition and Intervention Training, VDOE

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

• Why should society be concerned about child abuse?
• What are the types of abuse and neglect?
• What are some warning signs that one may be crossing the line into child abuse?
• What are some misconceptions about child abuse?

Communication

• What communication skills do parents need to prevent abuse and neglect of children?
• How does emotional immaturity lead to abuse and neglect?
• What values and beliefs lead parents away from abuse or neglect and toward more positive parenting?
• What messages do abuse or neglect send to a child?

Leadership

• Why do parents who were themselves victims of abuse or neglect tend to be abusers?

Management

• What management skills help parents maintain control of their feelings and behavior?
• What resources are available to parents who need counseling or assistance with anger management?
• What should an individual do if they suspect that a child has been abused?