Which of the following children are at greatest risk of abuse or neglect by the parents?

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A Incorrect: Postmature babies are not at greatest risk of abuse or neglect by the parents.
B Incorrect: 13-year-old children are not at greatest risk of abuse or neglect by the parents. Instead young children (particularly those younger than 3 years) are at high risk for abuse or neglect.
C Incorrect: Children with high intelligent quotient (IQ) are not at greatest risk of abuse or neglect by the parents.
D Correct: Premature infants are at greatest risk of abuse or neglect by the parents because they place great demands on the parents.