Question

Explain which type of abuse this scenario represents.

Two women who are friends operate a daycare center in one woman’s home. They frequently accept more children than stipulated on their license and often don’t have adequate food or supplies to meet the needs of all the children. The women also tend to get involved in watching television, chatting on the computer, and texting, rather than paying full attention to the children in their care.

Answer 1

Child abuse and negligence since they seem to not focus on the kids and on other things and don’t have enough food for every child.

Answer 2

This is termed under child abuse because they are not taking care of the children and it can also be termed under negligence.