Abstract
Several bodies of research have linked child abuse and neglect to poor educational outcomes. Child neglect may occur through: occasional inattention, chronic under-stimulation, severe neglect in a family context or neglect in an institutional care. This paper reviews articles and reports of children placed in orphanages, social welfare and underprivileged homes due to the lack parental support on psychosocial care. It addresses and builds on the impact neglect has on children’s brain development, family involvement, educational outcomes, developmental milestones and future outcomes including transition to adulthood, early marriage and employment. A history of childhood abuse and neglect predicts family disengagement, cognitive impairment, poor mental health, poor education and high rates of school dropouts leading to poor employment outcomes.
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