Re: child abuse?

Olivia wrote: "The definition of abnormal behavior is any behavior that goes against the norms of society."

Nothing in that sentence, or the entire post, reflects a statistical measurement. No percentages, no variables, no method to replicated, nothing. It is clear to me from your words and tone that you are making a value judgment. There is nothing here to indicate awareness of cultural diversity, freedom of choice, psychosexual development, or the arbitrariness of "norms" (and how they change from place to place and time to time).

If you wish to be understood differently, be more precise in your language. If not, then don't be surprised if other clinicians find your opinions disturbing.

Replies:

P.S., by Sean M. Benedict, 4/10/00 Re: P.S., by Kimberly, 4/26/00 Re: P.S./Style or Substance, by Sean M. Benedict, 4/26/00 Re: child abuse?, by Olivia, 4/26/00 Re: child abuse?, by Monica, 4/28/00 Re: child abuse?, by Olivia, 5/2/00 Re: child abuse?, by Julie, 5/2/00

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