The Difference Between Emotional Neglect and Emotional Invalidation (and How They Affect Children)
by Samantha Nazzi from Lifehacker on (#6100T)
Childhood emotional neglect (CEN) occurs when caregivers fail to fulfill a child's emotional needs. This can include overt, verbal abuse, as well as passive acts of ignoring or neglecting the child's needs. Both emotional neglect and emotional invalidation fall under the larger category of CEN and have different...