1965. Effect of emotional deprivation and neglect on babies. Subtitled in English

"anorexic" is a medical term for a symptom, the loss of appetite and interest in food. It is not the same as "anorexia nervosa" which is a psychiatric disorder. In popular/lay use, people often say anorexia when what they are actually referring to is anorexia nervosa, which is where the apparent confusion comes from.

Proof that having a “calm child”not necessarily means a healthy one as child psychologists say, I worry when a child is too calm.

Every child deserves a parent. Not every parent deserves a child.

When I was a kid everyone always called me "mature for my age, old soul, quiet" etc. I didn't realize until I was in my 20s that a kid who gives you that impression is a big red flag.

And there are still parents still think that giving material items and food is equal to giving attention, which is sad.

They want a person. Not a thing. So sad

honestly that sad thing is that people even parents will call these quiet babies, good babies because they aren’t disruptive.

As a child my interactions with adults only occurred when they had to scold me, yell at me and make fun of me. Yes, as a child I had adults, my parents and even some teachers, who found it funny to mock me for some of my fears and pronunciation defects, in front of everyone, until they made me cry. At 8 years old my main feelings towards parental figures, teachers and so-called "educators" were hatred and contempt. Today I am a 40 year old considered by everyone to be very polite and intelligent, but also cold, cynical and strange. I have never had deep or long-lasting relationships and I am wary of every kind gesture. People disgust me. I am a human being (?) ruined by evil imbeciles. Having children should not be everyone's right and teaching should not be considered just any job, suitable for anyone with a degree which, perhaps, has taught them some more knowledge.

My mother takes care of me, we live in prosperity, but we have never had emotional intimacy. Tears and complaints for her are a sign of weakness, I have always been scolded for negative emotions, so to this day I hold back crying, I became very constrained and afraid to show at least some emotions other than joy. I feel a huge emptiness inside, I did not have enough affection and love from my mother, I see a parental figure in adult women and get attached to them. It seems to me that if adults had been more patient and affectionate with me as a child, it would be easier for me now. Please love your children, they need it.

Nothing sadder than a depressed baby

People think if a child is abused at such a young age it won’t affect them because they “won’t remember”. They may not remember exact circumstances when they’re older, but the abuse literally changes the way their brain works and develops and this is proof of that. This is very sad

Слёзы наворачиваются за этих детей, так больно. Бедняжки. Однажды наблюдала на детской площадке маму, угрожавшей дочери 3-х лет из-за какой-то мелочи (уже не помню что, но помню, что нескщественная вещь), что она оставит её, быстрым шагом отходила от неё. Дочка за ней по пятам, извиняется, умоляет, старается угодить как может. Родители не понимают, какие серьёзные раны оставляют в сердцах детей, которые никогда не слышат ничего хорошего от них.

As someone who grew up in a dysfunctional family dynamic and have seen violence since i was born, it's feels so personal and sad at the same time. I grew up being way too anxious, sensitive, aware of my childhood days. I still remember, how i was acting and feeling the way i was feeling, during the age 3 or 2. I still remember my first day of school (the feelings i felt), i still remember my mum carrying me at her back and running away from home ( i was only 3 yr old). People would tell me I'm mature for my age but i honestly condemn it. I never got to fully live my childhood as a child and it started haunting at an adulthood phase to reconnect and heal. At the age of 13 i started behaving like an 17 year old. I feel okay and grateful that I'm wise enough due to all the experience but not living your childhood like a child isn't healthy and worth it

And yet schools treat children like they came from the same homes/environment

When you've been raised in an environment where you need to survive and your safety is dependent on understanding those harmful adults around you, you don't learn how to play. You just remain vigilant....

People would make fun of me for reading to my son when he was a newborn. But my son doesn't seem to hate me the way their kids of the same age do.

Я надеюсь на то, что каждый из этих прекрасных деток выросли и живут благополучно в радости и спокойствии

Anyone else just wanted to pick those babies and shower them with kisses and affection? Adopt them? I am honestly heartbroken

My parents always say, “ as long as a baby is active and playing it’s a good sign they’re okay, once they show no interest that’s when you start to worry”

To all the wonderful people in the comment section who deeply relate to those neglected children: I feel you, I see you, I hear you! Your upbringing does NOT define you as a person!! Continue giving ALL the love that you never received as a child. Let's show them how it's done despite our painful past!!! KEEP BREAKING THE CYCLE WITH ME!!!💪💪💪