1) Having positive role models can motivate teens and help guide them in their career and life goals, while negative role models can influence teens to engage in harmful behaviors.
2) Child abuse has severe negative outcomes for children's development, health, and mental well-being both short and long-term, including learning problems, mental health issues, risky behaviors, and physical health problems.
3) Identifying abusive parents can be difficult but signs may include a child seeming withdrawn, fearful of their parents, or exhibiting unexplained injuries. It is important for communities to look out for signs of abuse and for children to know they can seek help from trusted adults.