child neglect

The failure of a person responsible for a minor to care for the minor’s emotional or physical needs.

• Child neglect is a form of child abuse. Local child-welfare departments investigate reports of child neglect. In a severe case, criminal charges may be filed against a person suspected of child neglect. [Cases: Infants 156.]

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