concept   child abuse
culture   United States
statement   Child abuse in the United States is universally condemned and has legal consequences, with dedicated support services for prevention and intervention.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 child abuse United States Child abuse is illegal and universally condemned, and perpetrators are prosecuted to the full extent of the law. 1
2 child abuse United States Child abuse is universally condemned, and there are laws and social services in place to protect children from abuse and neglect. 1
3 child discipline United States Time-outs are common disciplinary method 1
4 child neglect United States Leaving a child unattended for extended periods of time is considered neglectful and may lead to legal consequences. 1
5 child neglect United States Child neglect is considered a serious form of child abuse, and can result in legal intervention and removal of the child from the home. 1
6 child neglect United States Considered a serious issue with legal consequences, including child protective services intervention and possible criminal charges for parents. 1
7 child neglect United States Child neglect is considered a serious crime with legal consequences, and there are government agencies and organizations dedicated to preventing and addressing it. 1