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Munchausen by
Proxy
As a parent you learn a few things. One of these things is
that children get sick. They sometimes fall ill with minor
colds and viruses, and sometimes they get a nick on the chin or
bump on the knee here and there. It's really no big deal. In
fact, it's merely part of growing up. However, have you ever
encountered a sickness that's not natural in any way? One
that's actually inflicted on a child, who's otherwise healthy
and normal.
Whether you knew it or not, there's an illness known as
Munchausen by proxy, which is actually a sickness parents have,
rather than children. The Munchausen by proxy syndrome works in
a way that most parents could never fathom. You basically have
an emotionally/mentally sick adult, who purposely inflicts harm
on his/her child in order to draw attention to him/herself.
It's not directly about harming the child, but rather about
always having a certain amount of attention. If someone's child
is ill, you would probably feel sorry for them. In most cases
with Munchausen by proxy, a mother is involved. On some level
she doesn't intentionally harm her child, but in reality the
kid is harmed and often killed by the mother.
Furthermore, many fathers will never notice such a terrible
situation simply because most people don't ever think a parent,
especially a mother, could harm their child. If you think you
know someone who suffers with the psychiatric disorder known as
Munchausen by proxy syndrome, then it's imperative to take
action.
As an adult, you always must remember that children aren't
supposed to take care of themselves. This is the parent's job,
and if they're failing to do so properly, it's okay to step in
and take action. Unfortunately those afflicted with Munchausen
by proxy are more interested in getting sufficient sympathy
than they are making certain their child is alright.
Learn more about the devastating syndrome, Munchausen by
proxy by checking out informative websites like kidshealth.org,
mbpexpert.com and nlm.nih.gov. Even if you don't know anyone
who may be suffering with this psychiatric illness, it's still
important to get the scoop on what to look for.
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