Read “The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog” by Perry. According to the text, why was Tina unable to behave normally for a child her age? Is she a “lost cause,” as they say, or does she still have the ability to overcome the difficulties of her youth? Cite the text, and provide evidence to support your opinion.

Tina was molested by the teenage son of her babysitter, which left a lasting impact on her personality and development. Tina struggled to perform well at school, failing to maintain the required learning pace. In addition, the abuse prompted her to develop abnormal sexual behavior for her age. Dr. Perry engaged in a series of fruitful sessions with Tina, devising an accurate action plan. The progress was considerable, as Perry and Szalavitz write that Tina was soon able to perform on par with her classmates and her behavior became normalized. This story illustrates that proper assessment of a child’s situation can enable good treatment outcomes even in the most severe cases.

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