Child neglect (also called psychological abuse) is a form of child abuse that occurs when someone intentionally does not provide a child with food, water, shelter, clothing, medical care, or other necessities.
Other forms of child neglect include:
See also:
Causes, incidence, and risk factorsThe rate at which children are physically and emotionally neglected is difficult to define.
Risk factors may include:
Abused children are at risk of becoming abusers themselves as adults.
SymptomsSymptoms of psychological abuse may include:
See also: Failure to thrive
Signs and testsChildren with suspected emotional abuse should be examined by a trained mental health professional. All neglected or psychologically abused children should be examined for other forms of physical abuse.
TreatmentThe law requires health care workers, school employees, and child care professionals to report suspected abuse.
Treatment of the abused child may include nutritional and mental health therapy.
It may be necessary to remove the child from the home to prevent further abuse.
Treatment for abusers may involve parenting classes and treatment for mental illness, alcohol, or drug abuse.
Support GroupsThere are many support groups available, including:
Prevent Child Abuse America - www.preventchildabuse.org
Expectations (prognosis)With treatment, many children and parents can be reunited as a family. The long-term outcome depends on:
As in all forms of child abuse, severe injury or death is possible.
Other long-term problems may include:
Call your health care provider if a child has:
Suspected child abuse of any form must be reported to the authorities.
PreventionCommunity programs, such as home visits by nurses and social workers, can help families change behaviors or prevent the start of abuse in high-risk families.
School-based programs to improve parenting, communication, and self-image can help prevent future abuse and may help to identify abused children.
Parenting classes are very helpful. Newlywed adults without children should be encouraged to take these classes before they have each child. The dynamics in the home change when each new child is born.
ReferencesJohnson CF. Abuse and neglect of children. In: Kliegman RM, Behrman RE, Jenson HB, Stanton BF, eds. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 18th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier;2007:chap 36.
Yes and no. Child abuse can take many forms. But the result, or the impact it has on the child, is emotional and psychological. The forms child abuse can take are emotional child abuse, psychological child abuse (also referred to as mental child abuse), and physical child abuse.
Sushma Pandey has written: 'Psychological consequences of child abuse' -- subject(s): Child abuse, Psychological aspects, Psychological aspects of Child abuse
Neglect of indoctrination is child abuse, Matt.18:6
child neglect is when you do not provide things that are needed for your child without meaning harm where child abuse is when a person intentionally harms a child to be cruel
ignore, abuse, forget (it all depends on neglect a child, or neglect to do something)
No. There are no incidents of child abuse or even neglect in the story
Child neglect is significantly more common than child abuse, with estimates indicating that neglect occurs at a rate about three to four times higher than abuse. According to various studies and reports, neglect can account for around 60-75% of all reported child maltreatment cases, while abuse makes up a smaller portion. This disparity highlights the prevalence of neglect as a critical issue in child welfare.
four children die everyday due to child abuse or neglect.
April Daniels has written: 'Paperdolls' -- subject(s): Adult child sexual abuse victims, Biography, Child sexual abuse, Incest, Mormons, Psychological aspects, Psychological aspects of Child sexual abuse, Psychological aspects of Incest, Religious aspects of Child sexual abuse
When a child is hurt, it can be referred to as child abuse or child maltreatment. This encompasses physical, emotional, sexual abuse, or neglect. Such actions can have severe and lasting impacts on a child's physical and psychological well-being. It's important to report and address any suspected cases of harm to ensure the child's safety and well-being.
Laura Rose has written: 'Overview of government programs relating to the prevention of child abuse and neglect' -- subject(s): Child abuse, Government policy, Prevention, Wisconsin, Wisconsin. Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board
The local child welfare agency removes the child from the home due to abuse, neglect or abandonment. The agency may learn of the abuse by a report from a doctor or teacher, or a call by a concerned citizen to a hotline. Sometimes an older child will report the abuse or neglect themselves.