A neglected child refers to a minor who is not receiving proper care, supervision, or support necessary for their physical, emotional, and psychological well-being.

Physical neglect encompasses the failure to provide adequate nutrition, shelter, clothing, hygiene, medical care, and safety precautions for a child’s overall physical health.

Emotional neglect is the absence of nurturing, love, emotional support, and positive attention in a child’s life, resulting in detrimental effects on their emotional and social development.

Educational neglect refers to the failure to enroll a child in school, provide them with necessary educational resources, or ensure their consistent attendance, hindering their learning and intellectual growth.

Medical neglect involves the persistent denial of essential medical or mental health care to a child, leading to potentially severe or chronic physical or mental health conditions remaining unaddressed.

Supervisory neglect encompasses the lack of appropriate adult supervision or guidance, creating situations where a child may be exposed to harm, hazardous conditions, or becomes vulnerable to abuse.

Abandonment refers to the desertion or intentional disregard of parental responsibilities towards a child, leading to the child being left without a caregiver and without adequate support or care.

In many jurisdictions, neglecting a child is considered a form of child abuse and can result in legal intervention, such as removal of the child from their home and potential criminal charges against the responsible parties.