for attention lead to trouble at school and at home? In fact, no studies support psychologist Lee Salk's contention that children of single working mothers will use physical complaints to get their busy parent's recognition (McAnaney, 1989). Moreover, there is no evidence at all that being destructive or getting into trouble at school is any more prevalent among children whose mothers work than among those whose mothers are home all day. However, if the child does misbehave or seems unhappy, it may be his way of telling the mother he wants more attention. Sulking, misbehaving, and acting out can be subtler indications that a young child needs more attention from his mother, (Quinn, 1989), Nightmares, toilet-training difficulties, and eating problems should also be a warning to the parent that something is amiss.
Some danger signs parents should watch for include any pe
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