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Originally Posted by FrostyChique
I didn't agree with the word "neglect" I didn't say I agreed with what they did, since neglect is much more serious.
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https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-...glect/neglect/
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Physical neglect
Failing to provide for a child’s basic needs such as food, clothing or shelter. Failing to adequately supervise a child,or provide for their safety.
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So much so, she "disappeared". That doesn't include the fear any child can feel waking up in that situation, emotional neglect. The night before when they were alone Maddie had been heard sobbing for a long time, by the woman next door.
Their three very young children were neglected, every night bar one.