''O abandono afetivo como falha no desenvolvimento humano e a necessidade de amparo jurídico''

Abstract

Emotional neglect can significantly hinder the human learning process as its effects permeate all areas of life, directly influencing an individual's cognitive growth. This article aims to introduce the reader to this recent and highly relevant topic within the Brazilian legal context, given the significant challenge it poses in family relations and the difficulty in finding solutions due to the complexity of each case. Recently, the Third Panel of the Superior Court of Justice (STJ) determined that a father should pay his daughter a moral damages compensation of R$30,000 due to the rupture of their relationship when the child was just six years old. As per a forensic report, the girl suffered severe psychological consequences and health problems due to emotional neglect. This research aims to clarify the thesis through the following provisions: defining the concept of emotional neglect, analyzing what the law states about this issue and its characterization, understanding the concept of family, examining the legislation on parental civil responsibility and children's rights, emphasizing the importance of both the family and the State in combating such behavior, and highlighting the need for legal support in cases of emotional neglect. Regarding methodology, a deductive approach was chosen, starting with bibliographic, legislative, and jurisprudential analysis.