Child neglect

Child neglect is defined as "the failure of a person responsible for a child’s care and upbringing to safeguard the child’s emotional and physical health and general well-being". Like acts of commission, harm to a child may or may not be the intended consequence.

The following are types of child neglect (not legal definitions):

Failure to provide
 * Physical neglect
 * Emotional neglect
 * Medical/dental neglect
 * Educational neglect

Failure to supervise
 * Inadequate supervision
 * Exposure to violent environments