Sadly there are often way too many cases where we hear child abuse stories involving babysitters. Parents try to do their best when leaving their little loved ones in someone else's care but you never really know what happens when you leave to go to work. Too often these types of child abuse occur at the hands of babysitters who do not have the loving bond to care for children; who suffer substance abuse problems or lack patience and parenting skills. The best way to prevent these types of child abuse by someone you want to trust with your child is to do plenty of background research before you hire them; otherwise you risk child abuse and neglect.