How And Why Some Children Become Chronically Abused By Peers
Tuesday, October 7, 2008 - 10:56
in Psychology & Sociology
As soon as children are old enough to interact socially, some become entrenched in chronic and increasing patterns of victimization by their peers, according to a new report in the Archives of General Psychiatry. Children who are aggressive in infancy and are from families with harsh parenting styles and insufficient income appear more likely to be consistently victimized.