The effect of Neglect on a child developmental process can cause more harm than good. How does neglect affect the the thought process and reasoning of a child?Research has shown that neglect can do more harm than good to a child’s developmental process. One of the most important things a child needs while growing up is the attention and care of its care giver.

In this article I will discuss four effects of neglect on a child’s developmental process. And also how we as caregivers can learn to become attentive.

What is Neglect?

Neglect means to give little attention or respect to: leave undone or unattended to especially through carelessness. Neglect basically means an act or instance of neglecting something.

In relation to neglect in form of child development growth. Neglect in this case, means the caregiver who is responsible for caring for a child fails to do so. It can be as a result of carelessness, indifference or unwillingness and abuse.

According to statistics, nine out of ten children have experienced neglect from its caregiver. The impact of neglect on the developmental process of a child is enormous. Neglect can cause more harm than good in a child’s life resulting to several side effects such as

• Trauma disorder
• Low self-esteem
• Attention disorders / Violent behavior
• Depression

However, the foundation of a successful society begins in early childhood. Many caregivers seem not to understand the role they play in raising a child.

Most caregivers attention seem to be more on financial providence. Leaving out emotional and physiological aspect of raising a child; which forms the most important aspect of raising a child.

Children develop in an environment of relationship, which first begins with the family. Reason why the presence of its caregiver is needed.

One of the effects of neglect on a child is Trauma disorder. Neglect can lead to anxiety. A child who grows up in a home where by both parents or caregivers are very much involved in the growth process, the child turns out to be more confident. While a child who grows up in a home where both parents are barely involved in his/her life tends to develop a sense of disorder. Such that the child grows up with a mindset of not believing in himself/herself.

The child considers oneself as a burden to their parents or caregivers. Your role as a caregiver involves ensuring that you get involved in the life of your child, whereby your child is able to be confident to tell you things about them. This will help boost their level of confidence.