Address common myths about child neglect and identify key legal definitions and responsibilities for child welfare in Kenya.

Myth: Child neglect primarily affects families living in poverty.

Fact: Child neglect occurs across all socioeconomic statuses and is not exclusive to any particular income bracket.

Myth: Child neglect is less harmful than physical or sexual abuse.

Fact: Child neglect can have equally severe or even more profound long-term negative impacts on a child's development, health, and well-being, affecting cognitive, emotional, and social growth.