After being there only a week, her behavior has really changed. I dunno if she was abused by staff/kids or neglected there or if she is angry cuz maybe she thinks we willingly sent her there.
Before she left she was a sweet and well mannered. She always laughed, and played with us. said thank you anytime you gave her something. Hugged and kissed you all the time. conversated as much as she could for that age. When we would come home from work, she would run up to us as fast as she could, calling our name and give us a big hug. When we'd leave she clutch our leg, then finally say bye.
Now she doesn't smile, hardly laughs. she hardly hugs, doesn't kiss, hits, pinches, tortures the cats instead of hugging them. Shes been saying go away and pushing us. Crying spells and tantrums. She wants bottles instead of tipsy cups. Then we heard her say to herself "Get off of me" and owie. She doesn't talk as much, except bad things. When we leave 4 work, she just stares instead of saying bye
2006-08-21 07:27:01 · 6 answers · asked by aljea 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
In regards to Sarah's response:
Did you read the question all the way?
She is a very loved child, but after being taken for a week with God only knows who watches the children at these places, now she is behaving very different.
We got her back and she is living with us again in the home she was taken. We are just concerned because I know abuse does happen in these government places. My sister worked in a group home for children and witnessed one staff member strangle a kid until they cooperated and seen many children harmed, but they never believed her, so she quit.
We are also concerned because my niece has never said the words get off of me before; she never knew that phrase before they took her. Also, why does she keep saying owie to herself when nothing is wrong with her.
Where did she learn to hit people and push and pinch them all of a sudden.
We've been giving her extra love lately, and she seems to go back to sweet self again, but then sometimes she will act up again
2006-08-21 09:05:07 · update #1
Why was she taken from you?
She was ripped from the home she knew and loved and she was likely very scared and felt abandoned when she was in the facitlity. She has lost trust in you and she is likely afraid she will be taken again. That trust will take time to restore-if it can be restored at all.
Consult her Dr. Even if no abuse has occurred, her Dr can perhaps help you learn how to rebuild some of the trust and "safe" feelings she once had.
2006-08-21 11:46:36 · answer #1 · answered by kelly24592 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Poor baby, my heart aches for her. Im at work now and I wanna cry. I can only imagine that she has been traumatized by being taken away. You're right thinking, you dont know what happened to her. If I were you I'd take her to have a full physical and then take her to therapy. Maybe they can explain the behavior. She just needs some time at home, some time to adjust to being where she's happy. She's probably just acting out. She must have been so scared to be taken away. I swear I feel for her. Take her to a doctor. She will definately need help. God Bless her sweet little heart.
2006-08-21 17:02:41 · answer #2 · answered by saraidan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may or may not be abuse. Lots of time a sudden change like this will make a child revert to past behavior, or just stay to themself. Just keep giving her love, and shell come arround. Good luck.
2006-08-21 14:36:30 · answer #3 · answered by maeknits 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At 2 I'm sure it was beyond traumatic to be taken away from the only home she ever knew. Where is she living now?
2006-08-21 15:36:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The child was never loved growing up show her how much you love her give her hugs and kisses. Show her she id special.
2006-08-21 14:35:06 · answer #5 · answered by Sarah 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would take her to a doctor and get a full exam. Something is definately wrong!!
2006-08-21 14:34:51 · answer #6 · answered by tas-okay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋