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No. A sociopath is not able to be responsible enough to look after children, especially very young ones.
Being flighty and easily distracted, as well as short-tempered, impatient, and unable to empathize with others, an untreated sociopath is highly likely to end up neglecting and/or abusing kids. Many parents who are sociopaths end up with their kids taken away and put into the foster-care system.
In the case where one parent is a sociopath and the other one isn't, the healthy parent can conceivably protect the child from the other, but if there is abuse going on, the healthy parent must leave with the child, unless some other means of proper supervision is set up, and this is relatively rare.
The best thing would be to remove the child from the household.
What else can I help you with?
Is sociopath inherited?
If the behaviour of a parent is that of a sociopath then yes it can sometimes be inherited. Children copy their parents, they rationalise the behaviour as normal and so they replicate it.
What are some behaviors to look for from children that have a sociopath parent?
Probably the most common sign is a complete lack of remorse after messing themselves. They display complete apathy as you clean them.
Do you have to leave your child with her fathers girlfriend if he has plans during his visitation time?
If your husband's girlfriend is mature and responsible and your children like her then there is no reason the children can't be left with her. If you don't feel she is responsible to look after them or the children don't like her then have your husband return the children to you if he has to leave their residence.
What is a sentence with the word sociopath?
The sociopath lacked empathy and manipulated others for personal gain.
Can children who live with a mother who is a sociopath be helped by the estranged father?
Be sure your wife was diagnosed by a proper doctor and he determined she was a sociopath. If this is true, then you do have a right to take your children to a Child Psychologist and I suggest you do. However, if the damage is great you are going to have to seek legal counsel for a separation and try to get sole custody of your children until your wife seeks professional help. Good luck Marcy
What do you call someone who is clearly a sociopath but honestly cares about a small group of people?
A good actor. Though you cannot be sure if they are truly a sociopath or not until they have been diagnosed as such. If they honestly care about people then I would look along the narcissistic route. If they are a sociopath, then the caring is most likely an act so that they can get what they want.
How do you recognize sociopath in children?
Sociopathy is not diagnosed in people under the age of 18. See the links below for more information.
How do you live with a sociopath?
You don't. Get as far away from a sociopath as you possibly can.
How do you tell a sociopath that they are one?
If you were involved with one and he/she is a chameleon and fools others (only for a short time usually) then worry about getting on with your own life and realizing that others can look after themselves. Sociopath/narcissist will hang themselves every time ... they just have to open their mouths!
How do you tell someone they are a sociopath?
"You are a sociopath." However, if they truly are, it won't matter to that person.
Mother wants to get help for adult sociopath daughter?
There is no effective treatment for sociopaths. If your daughter is truly a sociopath, you need to look out for yourself, since her only interest is herself. Medical science does not yet have an answer for your daughter. Give up and protect yourself.
Should you marry a sociopath?
No, one should never marry a sociopath. Marriage involves trust, and a sociopath by his very nature cannot ever be trusted completely.
