Q After reading the whole chapter, you should be familiar with multiple theories about the transmission of abusive or neglectful behaviors from generation to generation. Additionally, you should be familiar with competing theories for why parents abuse their children - ranging from the stresses of living in poverty, to the individual pathological characteristics of the abuser. There are also social theories that view child abuse as a result of social learning, lack of education, an ineffective coping skills. Based on your reading, answer the following questions using logical analysis and information from the chapter: (1) what do you think is the appropriate response by the State in cases of child abuse? (2) Should convicted child abusers be punished or treated psychologically? (3) Should convicted child abusers be required to inform all social partners of their crimes? (4) Should a child ever be returned to the care of that parent, and what criteria would you use to make that determination? This assignment is due by Sunday at midnight. Use no fewer than 300 words. ?
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