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Honig, Alice Sterling – Child Care Information Exchange, 2000
Describes normal aspects of sexuality during the early years, including masturbation and children's fanciful sexual ideas. Presents inappropriately mature sexual knowledge as a danger sign of abuse. Discusses whether and what teachers/caregivers should tell children about sexuality, and notes the importance of teaching staff about sexual identity…
Descriptors: Caregiver Child Relationship, Caregiver Role, Child Caregivers, Child Development
Kelley, Susan J.; And Others – Child Abuse and Neglect: The International Journal, 1993
This article reviews research findings on the types of abuse known to occur in day care; the dynamics involved, including the types of threats used to silence young victims; patterns of disclosure; implications for clinical evaluation of preschool-aged children in suspected cases; and influence on psychosexual development and the development of…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Caregivers, Child Development, Clinical Diagnosis
Peer reviewedPithers, William D.; Gray, Alison; Busconi, Aida; Houchens, Paul – Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, 1998
Families of 72 children with sexual behavior problems completed a structured interview and psychometric measures. Caregivers manifested stresses across many variables including income, criminal arrest, family violence, sexual abuse, social support, modulation of emotion, and attachment to the child. Foster parents consistently reported lower…
Descriptors: Attachment Behavior, Behavior Problems, Child Caregivers, Criminals
