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True or False When a parent shows a pattern of not providing children with NECESSARY food, clothing, shelter, education, supervision, or medical care; this is called NEGLECT.
True
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Whose responsibility is it to make sure a child is fed, bathed, and goes to school?

A. The parent or guardian

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How do kids feel when they have been neglected?
Children will feel all different kinds of feelings. Lonely, sad, scared, angry, depressed, worried, anxious....
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What are at least two examples of physical neglect?
clothing, food, reckless disregard for safety (examples: leaving a child alone in a car, driving while intoxicated, driving without a baby seat).
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If I am feeling angry, what can I do to help myself?
Relaxation skills such as belly breathing, drawing, listening to music, talking to someone, dance, step out of the room...
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True or False? If children are neglected, they are not only affected physically, but mentally and emotionally.
True
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True or False? Child neglect is always on purpose.
False. Sometimes parents are physically or mentally unable to keep for their children.
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Is it possible that a child could be neglected and not realize it?
Absolutely. They may think that it's normal, and some may continue to be happy.
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What are some examples of Inadequate supervision?
Having NO supervision, exposure to hazards (drugs or alcohol or poisons), or inappropriate supervision.
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If I am thinking to myself, 'Today is going to be a bad day', how could I change that thought into something positive.
If I work hard, I can make today a good day.
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True or False? Supervision is watching and directing what someone does.
True.
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What are some examples of why a parent may not be able to care for their child and could cause neglect without knowing it's neglect?
The parent may be physically or mentally unable to care for a child. They may be impaired; alcohol or drug abuse. They may too young and/or uneducated in knowing how to care for children in a safe and appropriate way.
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True or False? Neglect can cause kids to feel like they are not worth taking care of.
True. Kids learn from the way that they are treated, and may not know any better.
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What can happen to parents if they neglect their children? If they don't provide good supervision?
The parents can either get help from the law or their children could be taken out of the home and put in foster care.
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What are examples of kids jobs and adult jobs

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If a parent is abusing alcohol, are they more likely to be neglecting their children?
Yes. If they are high on drugs or drunk from the alcohol, they may forget to provide food or proper supervision for the children.
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True or False? Neglect can happen to any child.

True

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After having been neglected, do some kids find it hard to be taken care of? Explain.
Yes. When some kids are neglected, they may try to take care of themselves. This in turn can cause them to feel uncomfortable when someone tries to parent them.
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Is neglect against the law?
Yes. When a parent neglects their child, it may be reported to the law.
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True or False? Kids who have been neglected still have a bright future ahead of them.

True!!

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How many children in the United States are neglected each year? A.200,000 B.300,000 C.400,000 D.500,00
D. Over 500,000. However, a lot of neglect that happens is not reported.
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Why is lack of supervision an example of neglect?
If the parent is not watching their child, there is a possibility they could get hurt, do unsafe things, or have to make choices that kids aren't supposed to be making.
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Why is it important to learn about neglect?

Because there may have been times in your life that you were neglected and it is important to understand the facts!

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Many children feel defensive and quick to defend a parent who neglected them. Why do you think that is?
Even though a child has mixed feelings, they many love the parent that neglected them and feel guilty for saying anything bad about them.
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 What are things I can look forward to?

Graduating high school, getting a job and making money, buying a car, having the freedom to do whatever she wants...