The behavior of children may signal abuse or neglect long before any change in physical appearance. Some of the signs may include:
- Nervousness around adults
- Aggression toward adults or other children
- Inability to stay awake or to concentrate for extended periods
- Sudden, dramatic changes in personality or activities
- Unnatural interest in sex
- Frequent or unexplained bruises or injuries
- Low self-esteem
- Poor hygiene
If you see these signs in any children you know, reach out to them and to their parents and offer a helping hand.
