Parents who do not cuddle and talk to their infant children,who do not take them to the park,and who don't play with them in efforts to nourish their development are guilty of __________ neglect.

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Neglecting opportunities to provide stimulation, such as cuddling, talking, and playing, can have negative impacts on an infant's cognitive and social development. This type of neglect is often referred to as "stimulation neglect." Language, physical, and general neglect may also have negative impacts on an infant's development, but they refer to broader categories of neglect.

Parents Who Do Not Cuddle and Talk to Their Infant