I'm not sure that I understand your last statement. Neglect is a form of abuse. Just like emotional, physical, verbal, and sexual are forms of abuse. Neglect is not any less severe than these other types of abuse. It is still damaging. Kids can be taken away from homes for neglect, just like with physical, sexual abuse.

Every type of abuse has different consequences, because they are all different. My sexual abuse made me terrified of my physical space being invaded, and many other things. The neglect I endured made me feel worthless, like I don't matter. It made me hate who I am as a person. They all have different consequences, but they're all still abuse and all very harmful.