when one child is singled out for abuse

["Lisa fontes" <lfontes@xxxxxxx>]

Dear Colleagues,
Years ago I heard the situation where one child is singled out for abuse
while others are raised adequately(as in the infamous Eliza Izuierda case in
New York City) referred to as "Cinderella Syndrome," but in a search I now
find that term is used for an array of other situations that have nothing to
do with child maltreatment.

Are people aware of another term used to describe this situation, or any
literature on it? This query pertains to a case where a mother is torturing
two of her children but raising the others okay. The two are children of a
different father who is now out of the picture, but used to beat her. Any
tips would be most appreciated. You can contact me off-list at:
LFontes@rcn.com if you prefer.
Thanks.

Lisa Fontes, Ph.D.