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10 common signs of child neglect
Emotional, physical, and educational neglect can affect a child’s cognitive and social development. Later, this may manifest as stunted growth or development of mental illnesses like depression, panic attacks, and bipolar or anxiety disorder. Children may find it difficult to express their needs to the right people and may normalize neglect and exhibit abnormal behavior as a coping mechanism. Adults can look for the following signs of neglect and find ways to assist a child. Poor hygiene and unsuitable clothing A child who is neglected by their caregiver may show signs of poor hygiene. This includes wearing consistently dirty, soiled, ill-fitting clothes or having unwashed or disheveled hair. Odd eating behavior Unusual eating habits, such as hiding or hoarding food or eating quickly out of concern that it would vanish at any moment, are key signs that a child has been neglected. Behavioral extremes A neglected child may be unable to receive attention, reacting unnaturally to it. They may either cry excessively, run away, or shut down. Inability to connect with peers A common sign of neglect is a child finding it difficult to connect with kids their own age. One should recognize this sign when the child cannot establish friendships or is unresponsive to friendliness.
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