Neglect is difficult to define since there are no clear, cross-cultural standards for desirable or minimally adequate
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There are various types of child neglect.
• Physical neglect refers to the failure to provide a child with necessities of life, such as food and clothing.
• Medical neglect is a failure of caregivers to meet a child's basic health care need… 展开

Children may be left at home alone, which can result in negative consequences. Being left at home alone can leave young people feeling scared, vulnerable and not knowing when their parents are going to return. The frequency and d… 展开

The causes of child neglect are complex and can be attributed to three different levels: an intrapersonal, an inter-personal/family, and a social/economic level. Although the causes of neglect are varied, studies s… 展开

The patterns of repetitive behaviour point out that a cycle of violence repeats. Research on the correlation between child neglect and parenting styles has shown that those who suffered from parental neglect tend to have pro… 展开

There is some evidence to suggest that there is a cultural taboo around acknowledging child neglect in one's own family. In one research study parents who accessed a service focused on families where child negl… 展开