Damian's Parents Never Seem to Find Time or Resources to Take

Damian's parents never seem to find time or resources to take care of him; in fact, sometimes he goes home to an empty house without any idea where his parents are. He routinely tells his teachers that he hasn't eaten in the last day, and it's clear that his clothes haven't been washed in a while. This circumstance constitutes:

A) physical abuse.
B) mental injury.
C) child neglect.
D) child inattention.