Types
There are various types of child neglect.
- Physical neglect refers to the failure to provide a child with basic necessities of life such as food and clothing;
- Medical neglect is when caregivers do not meet children’s basic health care needs;
- Emotional neglect is failing to provide emotional support such as emotional security and encouragement;
- Educational/ developmental neglect is the failure to provide a child with experiences for necessary growth and development, such as not sending a child to school or giving him or her an education.(Barnett et al., p 90).
- Depending on the laws and child protective policies in your area, leaving a young child unsupervised may be considered neglect, especially if doing so places the child in danger.
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