title: Why many placed children have learning difficulties.
abstract: A child's normal development from infantile to adult narcissism may be disrupted by placement. The reactions and defenses may cause serious problems in school learning.
mesh_terms: D002657:Child Development; D003674:Defense Mechanisms; D005581:Foster Home Care; D006801:Humans; D007175:Impulsive Behavior; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D007859:Learning Disabilities / Q000209:etiology*; D009289:Narcissism; D010287:Parent-Child Relations; D012649:Self Concept