Not exact matches
A child's chronic absenteeism, especially
in the early grades, can signal
family chaos —
frequent moves, homelessness, transportation issues, or physical and mental health
problems.
(vi) while every group experiences civil needs, the poorest and most vulnerable experience more
frequent and more complex, interrelated civil legal
problems: Action Committee on Access to Justice
in Civil and Matters,
Family Justice Reform - A Review of Reports and Initiatives: Canadian Forum on Civil Justice, online http://www.cfcj-fcjc.org/sites/default/files/docs/2013/
Family%20Justice%20Reform%20Review%20-%20April%2015%20Final.pdf.
Other risk factors significantly associated with a history of attempted suicide by both boys and girls after controlling for other factors
in the models were somatic symptoms, such as headaches and stomach
problems, a history of sexual or physical abuse, having a
family member attempt or complete suicide, having health concerns,
frequent alcohol or marijuana use, or ever using any other drugs.
The issues could be related to conflict
in a relationship (
frequent arguing, criticism, nagging) or another
problem impacting the environment or individual (child behavior, grief, work stress blended
family, addiction, infidelity, gambling, ex-spouses, etc.).
Factors that contribute to a particular child's antisocial behavior vary, but usually they include some form of
family problems (e.g., marital discord, harsh or inconsistent disciplinary practices or actual child abuse,
frequent changes
in primary caregiver or
in housing, learning or cognitive disabilities, or health
problems).
Signs of
family and relationship
problems include
frequent arguing, disagreements, breakdown
in communication, angry outbursts, avoidance and physical conflict.
Societal concern about antisocial behaviours of children and adolescents has increased over the years,
in part due to the enormous financial costs of youth crime.1 Conduct
problems (especially among boys) are the most
frequent childhood behavioural
problems to be referred to mental health professionals.2 Aggressive and disruptive behaviour is one of the most enduring dysfunctions
in children and, if left untreated, frequently results
in high personal and emotional costs to children, their
families and to society
in general.