Types of childhood neglectLet's take a closer look at how you felt unsafe and loved when you were a kid (if you have obstacles to growth).Here are three types of childhood neglect you may experience:Emotional neglectYour parent / guardian is not interested in your emotional needs for love, support, protection and / or guidance. They either don't pay attention to you or condemn your emotional expression. The possible results are:You develop low self-worth and self-esteem for yourself.You begin to ignore your emotional needs.You learned to dodge, avoid or suppress your emotions because they are related to the feeling of being neglected in childhood.You have a mental or physical illness due to your inability to listen, accept, and handle your emotions in a healthy way (such as emotional depression).