48. They may cut and hurt themselves on purpose.

Your foster child might cut or hurt himself and really just be fooling around; but it is unlikely. Even then, it will happen once or twice and stop. If the cut or injury is more than minor or if the behavior keeps happening, the child has a problem.

Talking to him about the problem and listening for other signs of trouble will help. This is a very serious problem. If it happens more than once or twice, he needs a mental health evaluation. Also look very closely for other signs you may have overlooked and do not accept the explanation that he is doing it for attention. It is much more serious than that.