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Ways
You Can Stop Child Abuse in a Public Place
It can
be very uncomfortable to watch the mistreatment of a child
by an adult out of control. Fortunately, there are things
you can do to help...
Start
a conversation with the adult to direct attention
away from the child. For example:
"She seems to be trying your patience."
"My child has gotten upset like that too."
"He has beautiful (eyes)" - to get the parent
in a positive mood.
"Children can wear you out, can't they? Is there
anything I can do to help?" |
| Divert
the child's attention (if misbehaving) by talking
to the child. |
| Look
for an opportunity to praise the parent or child. |
| If
the child is in danger, offer assistance. For example,
if the child is left unattended in a grocery cart, stand
by the child until the parent returns. |
| Avoid
negative remarks or looks. These reactions are likely
to increase the parent's anger and could make matters
worse. |
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