cohol abuse, may lead to abuse and neglect and further add to the problems of the affected children. (Poisoned in the womb, p. 540) Parents get mentally frustrated and physically tired of taking care of the baby. There are more fights and arguments going on in these families. The parents will turn to alcohol to escape the problems of their world. The baby will be neglected and abused and that will create even more problems for the baby and the parents. Children of alcoholics are three times more likely to be expelled from school, or drop out, get in trouble or attempt a suicide (Poisoned in the womb, p.50) Fetus alcohol Syndrome is a life long impairment for the children effected. Early identification and intervention can help to improve the overall functioning level of the child by maximizing strengths and preventing social and emotional problems. Many of the affected children, perhaps most of the affected children, however, are not receiving needed services at an early age. (Poisoned in the womb, p. 50) Affected babies will need parents that would be kind, strong and will have enough patience to take care of them. These babies will need a lot of positive attention. To improve their functioning level, the parents should take one step at a time and always provide the baby with what it needs. Affected babies will never recover if they are neglected or abused. It will only create even more problems for the affected baby. One time I was invited to a high school graduation party. A special room was reserved for fifty people. It was very loud and cigarette smoke covered the whole room. Everyone was drinking and dancing. Then I saw a girl that was about five or six months pregnant, holding a bottle of beer almost empty. I felt so sad watching her damage her own baby. I thought, how can she drink during her pregnancy? She was about sixteen or seventeen years of age and probably didnt know the consequences, or peer pressure ha...
