Maecy was prenatally exposed to marijuana and cocaine. Both of her parents continue to struggle with substance abuse. At age 5, Maecy is at risk for:

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Children with prenatal exposure to drugs and parents who struggle with substance abuse are at an increased risk for behavioral problems, which can lead to overly harsh discipline. This can perpetuate a cycle of negative parenting and behavior, putting Maecy at risk for long-term negative outcomes. Nonmaternal child care and obesity may also be risk factors, but they are not specifically related to prenatal drug exposure and parental substance abuse in the same way that harsh discipline is. Parenting that is overly controlling may be a risk factor, but it is not directly stated in the scenario and is not as strongly linked to negative outcomes as harsh discipline.

Maecy Was Prenatally Exposed to Marijuana and Cocaine