Child neglect and psychological abuse
Definition
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: - Allowing the child to witness violence or severe abuse between parents or adults
- Ignoring, insulting, or threatening the child with violence
- Not providing the child with a safe environment and adult emotional support
- Showing reckless disregard for the child's well being
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Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
The rate at which children are physically and emotionally neglected is difficult to define. Risk factors may include: - Mental illness
- Poverty
- Stresses in the family
- Substance abuse by parents or caregivers
Abused children are at risk of becoming abusers themselves as adults.
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