The failure of’ parents, guardians, or caretakers to provide a child with the basic necessities of life—food, sanitary environment, clothing, and the like when they can afford to do so child abuse.
Failure of parents or others entrusted with the care of the child to provide adequate physical and emotional care, so that the child’s health and development are endangered.
Failure by those responsible for caring for a child to provide for the child’s nutritional, emotional, or physical needs.