Child Neglect Is An Unfortunate Reality For Children

Most of society is confused what child neglect is, there are many myths that gets society to believe that child neglect is only happens in bad or lower class families and that child neglect only consist of physical abuse. The problem with this is that child neglect “is more than bruises and broken bones.” (Smith/Segal ,1) Child neglect is known as a type of child abuse; that fails to

Child abuse can be performed in many different ways. Unfortunately, abuse occurs in many households today. Neglect is a form of abuse other than physical, that can effectively harm a child. Neglection is characterized by the failure of taking proper care of a child. This form of abuse is often overlooked as we can see in the book “To Kill a Mockingbird.”

401). An analysis of the Canadian Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect (CIS-2008) revealed that in 2008 the rate of reported infant maltreatment was 51.81 per 1000 children with children below the age of one having the greatest likelihood of being the subject of maltreatment with frequencies lessening with age (Fallon, et al., 2013, p. 2). Child neglect has come to be described as the “neglect of neglect,” as it has been minimized by physical and sexual abuse and exploitation; therefore, neglect is often overlooked and under identified. Furthermore, child neglect is often difficult to identify due to cultural and spiritual differences. What is often negligent for one family may be considered usual to another (Cowen, 1999, pp. 401-403). Consequently, infant neglect often results in social, mental and physical delays, adult traumatization (Harper, Stalker, Palmer, & Gadbois, 2008), and failure to thrive (FTT); the result of inadequate nutrition resulting in poor physical development and, in extreme cases, psychosocial short stature; a disorder of the pituitary and hypothalamus which causes the child to not only be underdeveloped in weight but also in height due to major emotional and psychological trauma (Block & Krebs, 2005, pp. 1234-1235).

In order to help those in need, the forms of mistreatment must be first understood in order to make an accurate report. What are some of the different forms of child neglect?  In this presentation, the different forms of child neglect discussed are the educational neglect, medical neglect, and emotional neglect experiences. For starters, educational neglect transpires when the caregiver or parent does not enroll the child in school nor encourages the child to attend school. This type of neglect is happening amongst poor families who may prefer the child to work to assist in bringing more income into the home instead of attending school. Denying children of receiving a good education does not only hurt them, but their future

In 1997, over 3,195,000 children were reported to child protective services (CPS) agencies (Lucinda Almond). Fifteen out of every 1,000 US children were substantiated as victims of child maltreatment (Lucinda Almond). Five categories were provided: physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, emotional maltreatment and others (Lucinda Almond). In the US many families reported for child abuse often display a number of problems, which most likely contribute to their likelihood for engaging in abusive behavior (Lucinda Almond). Many behaviors of child abuse are alcohol abuse, dependency, threat of harm, and bizarre discipline (Lucinda Almond). Neglect is the most common type of reported child maltreatment. Neglect is any action on the part of a caregiver that causes physical or emotional harm. When a child is neglected he or she may soon become depressed or suicidal. Abandonment is another type of neglect (Lyness D’Arcy). This is when a child is left alone for a

Neglect is defined as when child doesn’t receive the appropriate amount of clothing, food, medical car, hosing or protection needed to survive. Neglect is a psychological abuse that can be placed on children starting at a young age. It is a serious condition and has the possibility of having long-term effects on a child or adolescent. This condition is sometimes ignored by bystanders even though many children can and have died from neglect. There is plenty of light that still needs to be shined upon this topic in order to enlightening parents and bystanders. According the American Psychological Association, nearly 1,500 children die from neglect in some way, annually. Child abuse might cause psychological disorders and behavior problems

Dave Pelzer (author of A Child Called “It”) states, “Childhood should be carefree, playing in the sun; not living a nightmare in the darkness of the soul” (Pelzer 98). Although true there are still thousands of children in America that never get out of their nightmares. In America, a report of child abuse is made every ten seconds. That means roughly 3.1 million child abuse reports are made year round in just the United States. Neglect is just one of the forms of child abuse. The difference is that child neglect is defined as the failure to provide basic needs, while child abuse is defined-by the U.S, Government-as actions that result in death or physical, sexual, and emotional abuse. Children also experience physical, sexual, and emotional

The world is extremely lacking in research regarding child neglect, Garbarino and Collins suggest this is due to the fact that neglect is considered “less dramatic” and more difficult to see than abuse that leaves physical marks, such as bruises.

Child neglect is prevalent in every community in every state. There has long since been a debate about child neglect and how it is defined. According to (Childwelfare.gov.) historically the debate over child neglect has caused issues with policies, practice, and research. Keeping Children and Families Safe Act of 2003 defined child neglect as any recent to act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caregiver, which results in death, serious physical, or emotional harm, sexual abuse, or exploitation, or an act or failure to act which presents an imminent risk of serious harm, (Childwelfare.gov).

Child neglect is a type of maltreatment related to the failure to provide the needed appropriate care for a child. An ongoing pattern of such inadequate care is typical in the case of neglected children, in which poor hygiene, poor nutritional intake, and unresponsive medical care may take place. According to a study done by the United States Department of Health and Human Services in 2005, 62.8% of their sample of children were confirmed to have been victims of some form of maltreatment or neglect (American Humane, 2007). Children are like sponges in their youth, they take in as much information and stimulation as possible, but in cases which they are not being given stimulation, consequences will ensue. Individual outcomes of children who suffer from maltreatment differ from several combined factors; the age and developmental status when the neglect occurred, the type of maltreatment, the frequency, duration, and severity as well as the relationship between the child and the perpetrator (Child Welfare Information Gateway, 2016).

For this article review, I chose to talk about Child Abuse and Neglect and the signs symptoms that go along with it. The article I chose is called “What is Child Abuse and Neglect? Recognizing the Signs and Symptoms” by Child Welfare Information Gateway. This article talks about the legal definition of child abuse and neglect. It also includes the different types of abuses and neglect and the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. In this review, I will be looking at a summary of the article, how it relates to class, a developmental theory that relates to it, and my opinion on the article and the findings.

Neglect is the most common type of child abuse and it is believed that one in every ten children have experienced neglect (NSPCC, 2017). However, it is difficult to know exactly how many are neglected or abused, as not

Child neglect can be lack of nutrition, emotional support, health care, not acknowledging the presence of a child, and non-exposure to education. When a child is not being physically or sexually abused it does not mean they are emotional or psychologically alright. A parent can be neglecting a child by treating him/ her as if he or she does not exist leading a child to be independent. This can cause the child to question their reason of existing and being anti-social. Improving a parent language will not improve how emotionally affectionate or Intune they are with their child. A parent does not need to speak to a child to inflict an emotional or psychological abuse. Neglect and psychological abuse can impact an individual’s peer interaction,

Being abused or neglected leaves the child with long lasting effects. All forms of abuse have an impact on the child’s life, some are more significant than others. The abusers do not realize the impacts they are making on the child. The child will struggle with the aftermath of their abuse for the

Child abuse is one of the most increasing social problems nowadays all over the world. Few issues generate the concern, anger, and frustration as the abuse or neglect of children. According to data from the US Department of Health and Human Services, six million children have been abused and neglected in the year 2009 and majority of these children needed action right away (US Department of Health and Human Services 2010).