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what are the warning signs?

If you are a direct caregiver or parent, put yourself in your child’s position and see if you can remember what it was like to be their age. Open up a dialogue with them and explain to them the reason for what is going on in your life and what you need from them to help you out. Then ask them what they need from you to help them out.

If you are a concerned adult in a child’s life and are wondering if the child is having problems at home, use this questionnaire as a starting point to open up a dialogue with the child. Talk to them and ask them questions. Find out if going home after school is a positive or negative experience. May be you can speak to their caregiver to open the floor up for dialogue between the two.

If you answer yes to two or more of the questions below, you may find it beneficial to seek family counseling.

1. Are you, the parent or caregiver, too demanding?
2. Do you put too many limitations on your child?
3. Does your child get on your nerves or irritate you?
4. Do you lack trust in your child?
5. Do you argue regularly with your spouse in front of your child?
6. Do you find it impossible to have an open relationship with your child in which you both discuss your emotional and physical needs?
7. Do you use alcohol or drugs to excess? Do you use in front of your child?
8. Are you a victim of verbal or physical abuse? Is your child?
9. Do you verbally or physically abuse your child?
10. Are you constantly angry towards your child?
11. Do you feel violent towards your child?