Talk:Child neglect

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Material from Neglect
Copied from this revision of Neglect, text was present there as if it were a summary of this article, but it apparently was never here. Note that the third reference almost certainly refers to the first. Rather than merging it here, I'm proposing that it be added here after being checked. — Arthur Rubin (talk) 14:17, 9 November 2010 (UTC)

Neglect is the most common form of child maltreatment, accounting for 59% of substantiated cases of maltreatment in the United States. Families that have a history of child neglect are characterised by multiple problems including addictions and chronic poverty. Neglect cases are more likely to be chronic than are other forms of abuse; they are more likely to have a repeat referral to child protective services than are cases of physical or sexual abuse.

There is a growing consensus among experts that behavioral, skill-based parent training (BPT) should be a primary strategy for the prevention of neglect and physical abuse. For example, the [Safe Care Campaign] addresses proximal behaviors that can lead to child neglect and abuse.

On emotional/psychological neglect
There are some additional aspects of this topic that might be appropriate to include.

For example, Jon G. Allen, Ph.D., Peter Fonagy, Ph.D. and Anthony W. Bateman have done longitudinal research on neglect and made some of the following observations in the book "Mentalizing in Clinical Practice": namely that the topic has been neglected compared to abuse; that the traumatic impact of neglect may equal or exceed that of abuse; that there is difficulty attached to defining and assessing emotional or psychological neglect and, lastly, that central to understanding emotional or psychological neglect is the phenomenon of psychological unavailability.

Here is an excerpt from the book:


 * "A common and critical instance of the compounding of adversity is the combination of abuse (acts of commission) and neglect (acts of omission). Ironically, in comparison with abuse, neglect has been relatively neglected, not only in the research literature (Bifulco and Moran 1998; Wolock and Horowitz 1984) but also in referrals for child protective services (Ards and Harrell 1993) and mental health services (Garland et al. 1996). Such neglect of neglect is especially disturbing in light of the evidence that its traumatic impact may equal or exceed that of abuse (Egeland 1997), and its effects extend into adulthood - for example, doubling the rates of depression in one sample (Bifulco and Moran 1998). Of particular significance for clinicians, van der Kolk and colleagues (1991) found that while sexual abuse was the strongest predictor of self-destructive behavior, neglect was a potent predictor of the failure to give up self-destructive behavior despite ongoing intensive treatment.


 * Like abuse, neglect takes many forms that are usefully distinguished. Barnett and colleagues (1993) distinguished two forms of physical neglect: failure to provide for physical needs (e.g., food, clothing, shelter, health care, and hygiene) and lack of supervision that places the child in danger. Compared to physical neglect, emotional or psychological neglect are more challenging to define and assess (O'Hagan 1995). As contrasted with physical neglect, we have conceptualized psychological neglect as a superordinate term that encompasses three broad forms: emotional neglect, a lack of attunement and responsiveness to the child's emotional states; cognitive neglect, a failure to support and nurture cognitive and educational development; and social neglect, a failure to support interpersonal and social development (Stein et al. 200).


 * Egeland and Erickson (Egeland 1997); Erickson and Egeland 1996) pinpointed psychological unavailability as a cornerstone of emotional neglect; the term characterizes the behavior of parents who are unresponsive to their child's pleas for warmth and comfort. Psychologically unavailable mothers, for example, are relatively detached and unresponsive, interacting mechanically. These authors' longitudinal research revealed that psychological unavailability had a greater adverse developmental impact than physical neglect and other forms of maltreatment; ironically, this form of maltreatment was the most subtle yet the most pernicious."

Lavinia Wilhelmine (talk) 01:18, 5 December 2010 (UTC)

Some suggestions
Here are some points that might be appropriate to include. Generally I think the article lacks a section on consequences, something on prevention, policy, possible antidotes, the phenomenon of psychological unavailability, information about neglect also occurring outside of poverty, neglect in relation to attachment theory, perhaps also mentalization, some information on information processing and something on affective and cognitive signals. The book mentioned below addresses almost all of these.

The following quotes and points are from the book "Neglected Children: Research, Practice and Policy," chapter 1: "The Family With a Hole in the Middle."


 * On page 2 it mentions "the especially damaging effects of early deprivation on brain development" that is "associated with neglect." It also says that "In the case of abuse, the task may be conceptualized as an act of protection - stopping the caregiver from assaulting the child - whereas in the case of neglect, the task is clearly a process - creating or restoring an ongoing pattern of caregiving behavior."
 * On page 3 it mentions "the centrality of "psychological availability" in concepts of neglect." "For development to proceed effectively, basic needs must be met." Further, it says: "Child neglect is a pattern of behavior or a social context that has a hole in the middle where we should find the meeting of basic developmental needs. Infancy provides the easiest context in which to observe this because the needs of infants exist within a much narrower range than those of older children and adolescents." The authors point out that "a hole in the center of the child's life" is their central metaphor of neglect (p. 11.)
 * Page 6: "In a neglecting family, there is an interactional hole where there should be action in the zone of proximal development." "We measure the social richness of an individual's life by the availability of enduring, reciprocal, multifaceted relationships that emphasize playing, working, and loving. And we do that measuring over time, because microsystems, like individuals, change over time. Risk, on the other hand, lies in patterns of abuse, neglect, resource deficiency, and stress that insult the child and thwart development. Most destructive among these is psychological neglect (Garbarino, Guttmann, & Seeley, 1986); thus, the principal microsystem issue for students of neglect is the responsiveness and affirmation of those in direct contact with the child."
 * P. 16: "These authors found that the neglectful mother envisions herself to be surrounded by unsupportive people, and she feels lonely and isolated, whereas non-neglecting mothers feel they have more social support and feel less lonely." On this page it also says that social distancing is characteristic of neglecting families. Further, it says "...when others are not psychologically available for the the neglectful mother, she cannot be psychologically available for her own child."
 * P. 17 makes mention of the neglectful society. It also says that "Being psychologically available for a child is the most coveted characteristic of a parent by the child. The fact that this quality was the most desirable for both parents indicates that children's desires have not changed very much and that what a child needs is quite far from material but must emanate from within the parent. When that parent is unavailable or neglectful, the child suffers greatly."
 * P. 18: "...if there is an adult who "fills in" for the inadequate parent, normal development of a neglected child is possible." "...the neglectful parents demands little from his or her child and uses strategies of avoidance in dealing with stressors."
 * P. 20: "...the question should not be how much time we should spend on abuse over neglect, or whose wounds are worse, but what we can do to become aware that the neglected child needs just as much help as a child who has a bruise on his or her body."
 * P. 20-21: neglect "...flows from the larger social environment through the parents."

Thanks a lot for taking a look at this. Lavinia Wilhelmine (talk) 00:01, 21 April 2011 (UTC)
 * I think most of the things you mention deserve to be new sections. You can do it bit by bit maybe just starting with a couple of sentences in a couple of new sections. You can also look for additional sources as well as the one you have quoted from, maybe by searching for "child neglect" on Google, Google Scholar and Google Books.--Penbat (talk) 11:41, 21 April 2011 (UTC)
 * Incidentally i have neglect listed in abuse. It is quite well understood that abuse by not doing something may be as bad as abuse by doing something. It is related to passive-aggressive behaviour. --Penbat (talk) 15:07, 21 April 2011 (UTC)

Intro to Research Wiki Assignment Prof. Jane Petroni
Wikipedia Assignment: Child Neglect

The article in Wikipedia about Child Neglect is accurate; however there is information that could be added. For instance, the contents could also include a section on physical symptoms and behavioral symptoms that would help identify neglect in a child. "Physical symptoms of child neglect include abandonment by parents or guardians, consistent hunger, inappropriate clothing, and unattended medical needs" (Lambie, 2005). "Behavioral symptoms of child neglect include stealing food, arriving early to school and leaving late from school, high level of fatigue, delinquency, and drug and/or alcohol abuse" (Wilder, 1991).

Prenatal neglect is another form of neglect that is not addressed in the article. Prenatal neglect differs from prenatal abuse. Prenatal abuse includes using drugs while pregnant. Prenatal neglect is when the pregnant woman fails to "obtain adequate pre and postnatal care deemed necessary for the physical, neurological, and cognitive development of the fetus and neonate" (Polonko, 2006).

There is one part of the article in the 'Causes' section that bothers me. The article talks only about the causes of neglect from the viewpoint that the mother is the primary caregiver. Although this may or may not be the belief among the majority of society, it doesn't mean the father's role is minimized. If a mother were to abandon her child it would be considered neglect and so it too should be considered neglect if a father abandons his child. Also, if a father fails to provide financial support for his child that too should be considered neglect. More can be added to the article on this subject once further research is conducted.

References Polonko, K. A. (2006). Exploring assumptions about child neglect in relation to the broader field of child maltreatment. Journal of Health & Human Services Administration, 29(3), 260-284, 25. Retrieved from http://web.ebscohost.com/ehost/detail?vid=10&hid=24&sid=3a0d0cd1-6aa4-4180-a5b3-2c5ed3d7a3c2%40sessionmgr12&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#db=aph&AN=25555189 Sikes, A. (2008). A school counselor's guide to reporting child abuse and neglect. Journal of School Counseling, 6(25), 21. Retrieved from http://web.ebscohost.com/ehost/detail?vid=4&hid=24&sid=3a0d0cd1-6aa4-4180-a5b3-2c5ed3d7a3c2%40sessionmgr12&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#db=eric&AN=EJ894796

Adrienne Heikkila — Preceding unsigned comment added by Adrienneheikkila (talk • contribs) 00:59, 22 September 2011 (UTC)

Material for possible inclusion
See this revision of the redirect Child Neglect for material added by another user that belongs, if anywhere, in this article. James500 (talk) 00:18, 26 September 2011 (UTC)

Religion Based Child Medical Neglect
The topic of religion based child medical neglect is a candidate for inclusion in this article. In terms of effects it includes death. Legally there are exemptions written into laws for religion based medical neglect of children. A landmark paper in 1998 analyzed 140 children who died after not receiving medical care because of their parents religious beliefs, finding 90% would have survived with medical care. A chapter is included in a scholarly text on child abuse and neglect. Numerous articles have been written from news, medical and legal positions on the subject. Additional material is available if this is found to be appropriate for inclusion.

MrBill3 (talk) 06:38, 21 April 2013 (UTC)

Incomlete reference
The incomplete reference for the second para probably points to:

It is unclear if the page number is for that, the third 2007 edition, or another edition. I don't have access at this time. - - MrBill3 (talk) 06:44, 14 March 2015 (UTC)

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Domain aspects of Child Neglect
There are some inherent issues in how this article is written and I believe improvement to be

Separating into two distinct article contexts

1. Child neglect is an abuse of type neglect inflicted by caregiver on child.

2. Child neglect is a legal term defining 1

3. Childhood neglect is an abuse of type neglect experienced by child and inflicted by caregivers. This definition is used in the domains of healthcare for psycho-cognitive processing and is not dependent on the legal definition or burdens of proof. The abuse event or events are defined by the receiver or a therapist.

Causes: this is where we need to make some edits in this article. For example, in the first main paragraph it’s absurd to call poverty a special-case for child neglect as statistically it is the biggest factor as to why basic needs of children are not met.

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