A brief background of a controversial case of a feral child found in 1970's. Genie's story came to light on November 4, 1970, in Los Angeles, California. A social worker discovered the 13-year old girl after her mother sought out services for her own health. The social worker soon discovered that the girl had been confined to a small room, and an investigation by authorities quickly revealed that the child had spent most of her life in this room, often tied to a potty chair. She spent almost her entire childhood locked in a bedroom, isolated and abused for over a decade. Genie's life prior to her discovery was one of utter deprivation. She spent most of her days tied naked to her potty chair only able to move her hands and feet. When she made noise, her father would beat her. Her father, mother, and older brother rarely spoke to her. The rare times her father did interact with her, it was to bark or growl. What do you think are the results of this situation to the 13-year old girl to her: gestures/ behavior physical appearance language used/manner of speaking reactions to people Write your short reflection here: Your Answer Gestures/Behavior: Physical Appearance: Language Used/manner of speaking: Reactions to people: Write your short reflection here:k
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