Broken Child (poem) by Karen C Vanderlaan on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on May 13, 2008

I have seen this happen to a child also. I think its their way of releasing hurt,anger ,fear and frustration. Sadly its a part of some children's lives and they desperately need help counseling , medication . Some times they need to be removed from the home situation also....M

Reviewed by P-M Terry Lamar

Reviewed on May 12, 2008

I agree that this is a telling demonstration from a young teenage girl. She must be in a great deal of pain from a significant trial in her life. I hope it is something that can be resolved without her being hurt even more.
Terry

Reviewed by Staci Gansky-Wagner

Reviewed on May 9, 2008

How very sad, could be a variety if issues--hoping it is not a dysfunctional background. Good write.

Reviewed by Lavendar Jazz

Reviewed on May 9, 2008

A thought provoking write. Sometimes a child has good parents and a situation comes along that just causes an otherwise good child to act out. Some children have emotional and mental problems that render them unable to handle stresses in their lives.

Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)

Reviewed on May 9, 2008

Oh my,so very sad..well done sweet lady..take care OK...Hugsss

Reviewed by Abdi-Noor Mohamed (Eagle Of Hope)

Reviewed on May 9, 2008

Modern life heralds more problems for the young generation these days an something should be done.

Reviewed by Rebecca Lerwill

Reviewed on May 8, 2008

Good question, Karen. What has happened to shatter her soul? I wonder - do we really want to know?
Be blessed for all you do for those kids. I admire you for it!
Love,
Becca~

Reviewed by OnepoetGem *the Poetic Rapper

Reviewed on May 7, 2008

a very wonderous poem Karen, some children are just off balanced, it could be her diet, hugz

Reviewed by Morning Star

Reviewed on May 6, 2008

"Omy this is so sad who knows what Jade
Has been going through!
Its become so hard for children to
Survive in this world!
Excellent write sadness throughout the page!
Peace Love and Light..and Hugesss too...Morning star

Reviewed by Jeanette Cooper

Reviewed on May 6, 2008

You've asked a powerful question and sometimes there are answers and sometimes there are none. Hopefully, one day that child will be able to answer that question for herself, gather strength from it, and make a life for herself.

Reviewed by Barbara Smith

Reviewed on May 6, 2008

Karen, "no" one knows what this child may have experienced in her life. One thing is for sure, she needs someone to show her they care and are willing to help her in any situation. Little hearts are broken throughout our lands by those who chose to be abusive to them. "No" one know the sadness in a childs heart. Sad!!!

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on May 6, 2008

So sad - where were the parents in this situation? Heartbreaking reality for far too many - the Bible says to 'train a child in the way he should go and he will not depart from it' -

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Reviewed by Christine Alwin

Reviewed on May 6, 2008

Too many Jades in the world acting out looking for Love.....

Reviewed by Bernice Angoh

Reviewed on May 6, 2008

Very sad indeed, I tell you I beleive that a child is 99.9% a product of her parents, there is no excuse, people go around throwing balme on society too easily but if that child has parents or a parent there is no reason for her to be so broken and it only goes to confirm that she has/had no good support system.

Reviewed by Bonnie May

Reviewed on May 6, 2008

It is so sad and so many young people are filled with pain and anger. So sad, soooo sad may friend. Thank you for your painful write and wonderful soul. Love, Bonnie

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)

Reviewed on May 6, 2008

Ah, much has happened I am afraid . . . At that age you fear for her, because harmones and her past will follow her annd continue getting her into difficult situatiion . . . Screaming for attention is her claim . . . Throwing her bag is her blame . . .

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on May 6, 2008

How does a child become so very broken?

A question we should all be asking today, all across this land.

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Reviewed on May 6, 2008

Karen this one wretches the very heart out of me, after raising one daughter of my own, two step daughters and now getting to enjoy three granddaughters and a grandson I can not imagine how anyone can treat a child so badly as to turn them into this.

Fee

Reviewed by Paul Berube

Reviewed on May 6, 2008

Karen,

How hard can a simple "I Love You" be. People tend to miss most what is important in life. That fleeting compliment,"You look so pretty this morning," or that special hug, for no reason but just because. I heard a parent say to their child, "Hey dummy, will you move." I was but inches from saying something but decided against it for the sake of all involved. Verbal abuse can be so nonchalant but have a lasting effect on a child. Actually on anyone for that matter. I don't think the parent actually meant it but you know the old saying about thinking before speaking. Peace, Love and God's Special Blessings Always, Paul.

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on May 6, 2008

I really believe it is lack of parental control or discipline that's contributed to this little girl-woman's demise; so many parents are too busy with their own lives to even think of watching their children (plus the Child Protective Service has gotten way too involved in non-abusive cases, telling people they can't discipline their children). You can no longer spank your child or yell at them; time outs or talking to your children as though they are your friends seems to be the in thing today. Sad!!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :(

I was spanked as a child, and I think I turned out okay...

Reviewed by Dawn Anderson

Reviewed on May 5, 2008

Karen, this is so sad, and I've seen it too in my teaching. I often wonder where values, morals are...and the stability of a family, whether parents are together or not. All we can do is love them, and try to offer understanding...and to be there.

Reviewed by Art Hernandez

Reviewed on May 5, 2008

There are so many things wrong with this world...all we have to do is stop and view our own....

sadly we see it within the children of this age...

sadly...

Art Sun...

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on May 5, 2008

So sad Karen! I can understand your question, I feel the same way when I see some of the things children do for attention. I think it all goes to there being no parents at home,or if there are there is no relationships and dicipline,and love, all necessary to nurture a child.Excellent poem!

ET