What is the difference between a neglected and a dependent child?
A) A neglected child has a parent whereas a dependent child does not.
B) A neglected child has been abandoned whereas a dependent child has been abused.
C) A neglected child has parents who have mistreated the child, whereas a dependent child either does not have parents or has a parent incapable of providing care.
D) A neglected child either does not have parents or has a parent incapable of providing care, whereas a dependent child has parents who have mistreated the child.
E) A neglected child is not receiving proper care because of some action or inaction of his parents, whereas a dependent child either has no parent or guardian or has parents who cannot provide proper care.
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