Negligência contemporânea e a violação dos direitos das crianças

Abstract

This study aims to reflect, from a theoretical perspective, on the subtle and contemporary forms of neglect that affect childhood, with emphasis on the absence of affection and the symbolic erasure of children's rights. Through an integrative literature review, articulating contributions from psychoanalysis with studies on child development, the research investigates how affective neglect—often masked by overloaded routines, outsourcing of care, and excessive use of technology—can compromise children's emotional well-being and subjective development. Authors such as René Spitz and Donald Winnicott were essential in understanding the importance of affection in family relationships as a structuring element in psychic formation. The study also discusses the contemporary childhood scenario, marked by early adultification, the decline of play, and the fragility of family bonds. By shedding light on these invisible forms of violence, the work invites the construction of a more attentive and caring approach that recognizes the child as a subject of rights and affection, restoring the symbolic value of presence and family interaction in promoting healthy and holistic development