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possible/ suspected child abuse

Sent to Health Experts September 08, 2006 8:13 p.m.

How do i approach my child if i think he has/is being abused

What sort of questions can i ask to get a truthfull answer without mis-leading them

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September 08, 2006 8:59 p.m. (46 minutes and 10 seconds later)

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Why do you think your child is being abused?

Who do you think is abusing your child?

How old are you children?

Does this person (suspected abuser) live with them, or have continued access to them?

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Sent September 09, 2006 9:38 a.m. (12 hours and 39 minutes later)

my son (who lives with his mum)is only 4 years of age and yesterday pinned a friend of his mum's little girl of 6 or 7 to the ground, lay on top of her and started to kiss her with open mouth. This was very distressing for the little girl. His behaviour is also very erratic at times with no respect for his mum, using language and context of an adult nature and a times a sexual tone. I have no preconception of who may be doing this or even showing him , however this is why i would like to know what sort of questions i could ask my son to get some sort of truthfull answer without putting things in his head

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September 09, 2006 5:31 p.m. (7 hours and 52 minutes later)

If you don't have experience with interviewing children, there is always that risk.
Is his mother also concerned about his behavior? Have you talked to her about your concerns? How well do you and the mother get along? Is there another man in this child's life (mother's new boyfried etc), and if so is this person a "live-in". Are there older children in the house (step siblings)?
Is he is daycare or is there a babysitter who cares for him on a regular basis?

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