Dad arrested for kicking toddler over dirty diaper (Fresno, California)

Dad PABLO BARAJAS is accused of kicking his 2-year-old child in the back, knocking the child over, because the child "made a mess with a dirty diaper."

Good lord, Dad. Get a grip. Little kids do stuff like that. And where is Mom? Not mention at all.

Interestingly enough, potty-training issues have been identified as a major child abuse trigger for male caretakers. Click on diapers/potty-training for additional articles.

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Father Arrested After Kicking Toddler Over Dirty Diaper
Posted: Sep 17, 2009 02:49 PM CDT

Fresno, CA- A Valley father is behind bars, accused of kicking his child over a dirty diaper.

Police say that on Monday they were called to a home in Northwest Fresno for reports of child abuse. Upon arrival officers learned that 23-year-old Pablo Barajas had fled the residence after reportedly kicking his 2 year old child after the child made a mess with a dirty diaper.

Barajas allegedly kicked the child in the back, knocking the child over.

The toddler suffered minor physical injuries and is expected to recover. He has since been placed in child protective custody.

Barajas later turned himself in on Tuesday. He has since been booked into the Fresno County Jail for a felony charge of child abuse.

Police say the case is still under investigation.