That is a matter for the court of the country to decide
The word "neglect" can be a verb or a noun, depending on its usage in a sentence.
The word neglect is used to describe something or someone not being cared for in the proper way. An example of this word being used in a sentence would be, if you neglect the puppy, he will not grow up to be a happy, and healthy dog.
How long will you neglect me? Neglect will ruin a relationship. Simple neglect killed the roses.
It is wrong to neglect your child.
It is when someone doesn't treat you well enough mentally or emotionally or when you are in a relationship with someone but they don't do things to remind You they love you anymore. So emotionally you feel un loved and neglected. That is emotional neglect in love but there can also be emotional neglect towards a child where the child isn't talked to enough or isn't looked after. Hope that helped! Quite hard to explain!!
Neglect of physical and emotional needs may be identified through physical signs such as poor hygiene, unexplained injuries, or weight loss. Emotional signs could include withdrawal, depression, or sudden changes in behavior. Observing overall decline in health or functioning can also indicate neglect of physical and emotional needs.
Parents get charged for neglect
One possible answer are some parents who neglect their children.
The cast of Neglect Not the Children - 1991 includes: Morgan Freeman as Himself - Host
You can be charged with CHILD NEGLECT.
Any form of emotional, verbal, physical, sexual, and neglect.
Purposely causing physical, mental, or emotional painor injury to someone.