Generally when people talk about child abuse and neglect, you think about a child who is starved or beaten, but this isn't always the case in child abuse or neglect cases.  Most people don't even think about it, but child abuse and neglect can begin when this child is supposed to be safe within the mother's womb.

Where is the CPA when a mother is drinking, smoking or doing drugs like cocaine, meth or acid?  I would call this child abuse and neglect in its earliest stages.  These actions can cause serious effects on an unborn child.  Why isn't someone there to catch this type of child abuse and neglect?  I think the CPA should monitor a pregnant women's behavior? When you think about it, if a woman is going to treat their unborn child like this before the child is even born, you can bet that she will not take good care of this child when it enters this world!

Think about how many times you see a child who looks pale and gaunt, maybe their hair is not brushed or teeth appear to not be taken care of, this could be a sign of child abuse and neglect.  You man not think so, but if this is what you do see, think about what happens to this child that you don't see!

The following video is about such a victim of child abuse and neglect.  I hope that it will help to make you aware of how child abuse and neglect begins and how tragically it can end!