Which describes a child who is abused by the parent(s) ?

A) Unintentionally contributes to the abusing situation
B) Belongs to a low socioeconomic population
C) Is healthier than the nonabused siblings
D) Abuses siblings in the same way as child is abused by the parent(s)

Child's temperament, position in the family, additional physical needs, activity level, or degree of sensitivity to parental needs unintentionally contribute to the abusing situation. Abuse occurs among all socioeconomic levels. Children who are ill or have additional physical needs are more likely to be abused. The abused child may not abuse siblings.