Which age group of children do researchers argue are at the highest risk for child abuse?

A) a teenage child
B) a very young child
C) a child in an upper-income family
D) an adult child

Child Abuse

Any act or failure to act that results in harm, potential for harm, or threat of harm to a child, including physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, as well as neglect.

Teenage Child

An individual in the developmental stage between childhood and adulthood, typically ranging from 13 to 19 years old.

Upper-Income Family

A family that earns significantly more income than the average, placing them in the top echelons of income distribution.