Identify the various types and forms of child neglect, and ...

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Identify the various types and forms of child neglect, and discuss how they may influence delinquent behaviors in children.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Identify and discuss the variety of family factors that may influence delinquency.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Answer to Question 1

The answer should include the following points:

• malnourished, ill-clad, dirty, without proper shelter or sleeping arrangement


• unsupervised, unattended children


• ill children, lacking essential medical care


• children denied normal experiences that produce feelings of being loved, wanted, secure, and worthy (emotional neglect)


• children failing to attend school regularly


• exploited and overworked children


• emotionally disturbed children due to constant friction in the home, marital discord, or mentally ill parents


• children exposed to unwholesome, demoralizing circumstances

Answer to Question 2

The answer should include the following points:

• broken homes


• single parent homes


• birth order


• family size


• quality of home life


• discipline in the home