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High Risk: Children Without A Conscience Paperback – March 1, 1989

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IS YOUR CHILD AT HIGH RISK?

Who are these children without a conscience? They are children who cannot trust, children who cannot love, children who will not be loved. They grow up to be charmers, con artists, amoral entrepreneurs, thieves, drug users, pathological liars, and worst of all: psychopathic killers . . . and they are often the product of even the best-intentioned families.

For every parent of a “difficult” child, working parents, single parents, and adoptive parents, here is a book that addresses one of our society’s greatest problems. High Risk offers sobering case histories an invaluable suggestions for raising healthy children and protecting ourselves from the “trust bandits” who would steal our love, our money—our very lives. In High Risk you will learn how to:

• Recognize character-disturbed children and adults
• Prevent the development of antisocial behavior
• Choose healthy child-care and school environments
• Find the best professional help if your child is at risk
• Minimize the trauma of adoption and foster care
• Protect yourself from exploitative relationships in both your business and personal life
• And much more.

Foreword by Congresswoman Patricia Schroeder

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Dr. Ken Magid is chief of psychological services at Golden Medical Clinic in Golden, Colorado, and also the codirector of the Behavioral Science Department for Family Practice Physicians at the Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver. His work has been featured on NBC’s Today show and Hour Magazine, as well as in the New York Daily News, Woman’s Day magazine, and many other publications.

Carole A. McKelvey is a journalist who has won numerous awards for her writing and editing. Her work has appeared in a variety of publications nationally and on Hour Magazine.

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Paperback: 384 pages
Publisher: Bantam; Reissue edition (March 1, 1989)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0553346679
ISBN-13: 978-0553346671
Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.9 x 8.3 inches
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Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (54 customer reviews)
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- #1104 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Psychology & Counseling > Child Psychology

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An enlightening analysis of the insidious impact of trauma experienced ...

ByMark W. Dandreaon August 24, 2014

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An enlightening analysis of the insidious impact of trauma experienced during formative years of life. There are specific stages of development that cannot be relived, which formulate how "connected" that an individual becomes toward others with a capacity for empathy. Empathy is something 'learned' by parents and or care givers.

This dissertation is written by Dr Maggid who was featured in the original HBO documentary, "Child of Rage"; a stunning account of how abuse (including neglect) harms core issues in later adult years of the neglected, abused child..

Without having bonded with parents or guardians, the child fails to mature emotionally, which results in sociopathic narcissism and varying levels of calloused emotional responses.

A large percentage of prisoners are sociopaths and an even larger percentage were diagnosed once arrested and incarcerated, because these individuals do not lend themselves voluntarily to analysis and diagnosis. There modis-operandi is to appear normal, in spite of their maladjustament.

Despite the age of the material, I found the content a pioneering study that remains uniquely a vital addition to one's library.

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Need to be read now more than ever

Byrls6846on July 7, 2014

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My husband and I adopted 2 brothers who were 3 & 5 at the time. Even though the marriage didn't last, I had no plans on giving up on these 2 boys and loved them and raised them as my own. I always had problems with my youngest son from the start. When the boys were 15 & 18, someone suggested this book to me. My eyes were truly opened. Even though my youngest son grew to be disrespectful and rebellious, he just didn't have the bonding that he needed when he was a baby and when we adopted him at the age of 3, so much damage had already been done. If only I had this book back then, I would've done things a lot different. This book was an eye opener for me back then, and believe me, it is so much in need today.
I did the best I could as a single mother parent, and God in His mysterious ways, gave me a chance to turn this experience into something good. I got to raise my son's daughter from the time she was 4 months old until she graduated from high school. I was able to create a bond that her father had lost out on until he turned 3, but I was able to take all the knowledge of this book and in return, was able to raise such a wonderful grandchild.

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Denial is not a river in Egypt

BytheBookMeisteron October 10, 2015

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I had this book in the early eighties when it first came out when I was taking a class in Adolescent Psychology.

I have worked with the population of “young people” since the latter eighties until present time as an educator.

I believe this book is very relevant for understanding the conscience of the young person especially for those that are today in denial and believe that “kiddos” are all misunderstood due to environment and social settings.

Now that I am in my senior year as I reflect on a number of books that I feel are relevant to add to my personal collection to pass on to another generation this is one.

I recommended this book to those who are seeking an understanding of what the nature of many young people are today.

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Excellent Analysis of Psychopathic Development

ByVerbena Reverbon March 5, 2014

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This is the first book I've read which connects psychopathy to unattachment, the psychological result of poor parenting. It clearly proves that indifferent or neglectful child care in the first few months of life will very possibly lead to a psychopathic adult. Unattachment is a fairly new word and concept and it must be looked at very seriously. This book explains what parents can and should do to instill normal civilized attitudes in their children towards the world and the people in it. If you don't already know what these things are you need this book.

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Children without Conscience

ByJan M. Boydon January 6, 2013

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An excellent read for any parent, or anyone who works with children in any capacity. It is very clear and concise in the way it outlines what to look for in children who are at high rish for serious problemes down the road, whether they are mental problems, or behavioral problems leading to incarceration. I read parts of this book over repeatedly, as I work with children mental with problems and have also experienced these problems in my own family. Easy for a lay person, or non professional, to read and understand.

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I would recommend to any woman

ByDebra Hendrickson October 2, 2015

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Needed it for a class; I would recommend to any woman! You need to read this information!!!

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Excellent - well worth the time to read, especially for parents, teachers and anyone who affects children.

ByLori J.on September 4, 2013

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As difficult as it can be to leave the relative comfort that denial can bring, it is a necessary thing that must be done. Even after the first few chapters, I found myself seeing things in children that I had not seen before. I have my bachelor's degrees in Elementary Education and English, and I teach 4th and 5th grade Sunday School every week to approximately 40 students. This author is proficient in his subject, and is sounding the alarm that must be heard.

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This is a great book about anti-social personality disorder that I had to ...

ByAmy L.on January 19, 2016

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This is a great book about anti-social personality disorder that I had to get when I was in a marriage and family therapy graduate program. It is extremely interesting and eye-opening. Though it is dated and some of the terminology has changed, it is still a good book for helping clinicians to have read.

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