Induction
Hoarding is having a difficult time discarding or parting with possession, regardless of their actual significance of the item. Hoarding will diminish the quality of life of the person living with in the environment. The lack of functional living space, unhealthy or dangerous conditions that hoarders. They often go without heat or other necessary comforts because they don’t want anyone in their home. The hoarder’s way of life could lead to separation or divorce, eviction, and even the loss of child custody (Neziroglu, July ). JoAnne is an example of a hoarder who is living in conditions who diminished the quality of her life and her grandson’s life. Joanne was in a video that showing how her hoarding …show more content…
The parents brought Cayden into a home knowing the conditions were unsafe. Ed and Melissa threatened to call Child Protection Services (CPS) her if she did get the household cleaned up.Ed and Melissa choose to neglect Cayden need to be safe. According to Tower, neglect is the failure of the parent to meet basic needs of adequate food, shelter, safety, and affection (Crosson- Tower, 2010). Although Cayden had the fundimentals of food and shelter, his environment is not safe. JoAnne’s hoarding creates hazardous conditions in the home that can increase the risk of fire. Her living condition is unsanitary which enhance the risk of diseases. The items that stack up very high in the home can fall on Cayden, or could cause him to trip or …show more content…
JoAnne has the time she wants with her grandson. Ed and Melissa have someone to watch Cayden while they go to work. For Cayden living in an environment of constant chaos and disorganization mean much more than not being able to have friends over. For Cayden, it could mean impaired in social skills. According to Crosson-Tower,” Impaired socialization is not uncommon in neglected children.” Cayden is being isolated by having to stay in one room and watch television. He has no friend over nor can JoAnne paly with him. JoAnne is social isolated and the only person she daily with on a daily is Cayden. She is isolate in her home in one room and can even find some where to sleep. Cayden social skills will continue to be neglect as long as he visits JoAnne