Author: Varsha Deshpande, Pooja M & Chinmai S Umachigi
DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.70798/Bijmrd/04042004
Abstract: A child’s future hangs in the delicate balance of their parents’ choices, each decision shaping the very fabric of their lives. A parent thereby acts as a visionary to their children, and variations in parental neglect may occur due to factors such as birth order. This research paper focuses on examining the difference in parental neglect between first-born and later-born children. For the purpose, responses were collected from 66 adolescents which includes 33 boys and 33 girls. Data were collected using the ThreeDimensional Parental Behaviour Inventory developed by Hardeo Ojha. The study employs a comparative research design. The results indicated no significant differences in parental neglect between first-born and later-born children. The findings of this study provide insight into parental neglect in relation to birth order and its possible implications. This research may assist parents and caregivers in reflecting on parenting practices that support the healthy physical, emotional, and psychological development of children.
Keywords: Parental Neglect, First-Born And Later-Born.
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