Child Abandonment: Psychological Effects and State Laws

Mother abandonment can lead to severe developmental and emotional challenges for a child throughout their life. Understanding state-specific abandonment laws, such as those in Pennsylvania, is critical for legal protection.

Mother Abandonment & the Effects on the Child

Published Jun,13 2017 | By Genevieve Van Wyden

Maternal abandonment leaves the children to deal with significant emotional, mental and psychological aftereffects. A mother doesn&rsquo;t have to pack her bags and physically leave the house in order to abandon her children.