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For a moment, imagine that you are not yourself but instead a young boy or girl who has been left alone to endure the brutal abuse of your mother and father. You have been kicked, punched, thrown into walls and beaten to the point that you can no longer feel the pain of new wounds that have embed themselves on your flesh. You are scared and alone and have no clue as to why your …

…The child may not be able to form attachments with adults, children or even be incapable of trust. Children who are removed from their home are at high risk of mental health and behavioural problems, and due to this may experience several placement changes. This study shows that unstable placement histories lead to behavioural problems of children in foster care and that children who experience countless placement changes are at higher risk of emotional issues.