If the question “Was I neglected as a child?” has been bothering you, then you have landed on a suitable quiz. It can get tough to deal with these feelings.
Therefore, consider the quiz as a companion. As per the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in the United States alone, 1 in 7 children has been subject to childhood neglect or abuse. As for the globe, WHO estimated that 1 Billion children faced neglect in 2019.
These alarming statistics show us that we are not alone in this. However, there are ways to work around it and turn childhood neglect into a strength that will allow you to fight loneliness, a significant feature of adulthood.
1. Did you grow up in a salaried home?
A. es, you did
B. No, you didn’t
C. You don’t know
2. Were your parents/guardians available for you for emotional support?
A. Quite often
B. Rarely
C. Sometimes, not always
3. Were you financially supported as a child?
A. No, you weren’t
B. Yes, you were
C. Yes, but your needs were never met
4. Do you feel lonely sometimes?
A. Yes, you do
B. No, you are doing fine
C. You don’t think so
5. Are you afraid of committing to a person for a long duration?
A. You think so
B. You don’t think so
C. You are not sure
6. Do you have siblings?
A. Yes, but you are not close to them
B. No, you are a single child
C. Yes, and you are close to them
7. Do you get bored when you are alone?
A. No, you don’t
B. Yes, sometimes
C. Yes, often
8. Do you choose to stay away from the crowd?
A. Yes, you do
B. No, you are quite friendly
C. Yes, sometimes
9. Have you ever been told by someone that you are a reserved person?
A. Yes, you’ve been told so
B. No one has ever told you that
C. You don’t remember
10. Have you ever been abused by your guardians or family as a child?
A. Yes
B. No
C. You don’t remember
