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what is the main idea of this passage?

Any intentional harm or mistreatment to a child under 18 years old is considered child abuse. Child abuse takes many forms, which often occur at the same time. A child who's being abused may feel guilty, ashamed or confused. He or she may be afraid to tell anyone about the abuse, especially if the abuser is a parent, other relative or family friend. That's why it's vital to watch for red flags, such as, withdrawal from friends or usual activities, changes in behavior – such as aggression, anger, hostility or hyperactivity – or changes in school performance, depression, anxiety or unusual fears, or a sudden loss of self- confidence, an apparent lack of supervision, frequent absences from school, reluctance to leave school activities, as if he or she doesn't want to go home, attempts at running away, rebellious or defiant behavior and self- harm or attempts at suicide. Specific signs and symptoms depend on the type of abuse and can vary. Keep in mind that warning signs are just that – warning signs. The presence of warning signs doesn't necessarily mean that a child is being abused."​

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The passage is explaining about child abuse .

It is talking about types of child abuse , how a victim will feel , also about symptoms and signs you can see in the victim of child abuse , and the warnings .