Vicky is a parent who does not know a lot about child development. She expects her child to be able to do more than she is developmentally capable of. Vicky has low self-esteem, poor coping skills, and is unhappy most of the time. She yells at her children almost every day. What are Vicky's children at risk for?

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Vicky's behavior and attitudes put her children at risk for child maltreatment, including physical and emotional abuse. Her expectations and yelling may also lead to a negative sense of self-esteem in her children, but schizophrenia and dyslexia are not directly related to her behavior.

Vicky Is a Parent Who Does Not Know a Lot