What is a neglected child? He is a child not planned for, not wanted. Neglect begins, therefore, before he is born.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Neglect starts before birth if a child is not planned or wanted.
- In plain terms
- If parents do not want a child, neglect begins even before birth.
- What can you take from it?
- Desire for a child is key to preventing neglect.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines a planned life?
- How do you define neglect?
Another view
Not all unwanted children suffer long term neglect.
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