Abstract
Neglecting a child implies a failure to provide them with essential needs, and whether or not a parent's actions are seen as neglectful depends on the child's and society's perspective, rather than the parent's own view. This research utilised descriptive research designs. The results imply that because of their inexperience and financial difficulties, younger, uneducated, and economically disadvantaged parents are particularly prone to neglecting their children. These parents often direct their feelings of shame, guilt, and failure towards people in their immediate surroundings, including their children. They tend to attribute their own difficulties to others, which results in them neglecting their responsibilities as parents. Signs of neglect include inadequate supervision, exposing the child to hazardous objects, emotional neglect, like a lack of affection and attention, and physical neglect, such as abandonment. Parental neglect was shown to negatively impact the child's psychological and social stability, general health, growth, intellectual development, and mental health, perhaps resulting in enduring ramifications for the child's life. The study suggests, among other things, that in addition to parents or caregivers, the government should offer proper awareness and support on child health, welfare, and well-being through its child care institutions.