Neglect
What is child neglect?
Where a parent/caregiver fails to meet the basic needs of a child.
What type of neglect happens when a child goes hungry?
Physical neglect.
How can neglect affect a child's education?
Because they parents might make their kid stay home instead of going to school which can cause the child not to learn and that's called educational neglect.
What class can parents take to prevent them from Neglecting their children?
Parent Education Class.
Neglect only happens in poor family's.
Myth
What is the difference between child neglect and child abuse?
Abuse is an action that causes harm and neglect is the failure to take care of a child.
Not taking a sick child to the doctor is an example of what?
Medical Neglect.
What emotional effects can neglect cause?
They might have low self-esteem, chronic anxiety or have depression.
What is one way parents can avoid Neglecting their children?
If a child is behaving and being quiet, that means they are not being neglected.
Myth.
Can emotional neglect harm a child just as much as physical neglect can?
Yes.
A child who never attends school is likely suffering from what kind of neglect?
Educational Neglect.
What physical effects can long-term neglect have?
Lasting physical effects on the body and even the brain.
Could you call government agencies to help with child neglect?
Yes you can.
If a parent leaves their child home alone everyday they are being neglected.
It depends on if the child is mature, safe, and able to handle emergencies.
Are parents the only people who can neglect children?
No, anybody can.
Ignoring a child's need for affection is an example of what?
Emotional Neglect.
Can neglect lead to long-term mental health issues?
Yes it very well could.
Who can report child neglect?
Anybody with reasonable belief of harm.
If a parent doesn't hug or praise their child, it's considered neglect.
Fact.