Depriving children of food and water is considered neglect. select the best answer from the choices provided.
a. true
b. false

A). True.

Explanation:

A neglect is described as the 'disregard or failure to accomplish a duty due to negligence or carelessness. In the parent-child context, it is demonstrated as the parents' failure to provide appropriate guardianship of their child that deprives their kids from the basic needs.

As per the question, the given assertion of depriving or stripping children of food and water would be called true as these are the most basic needs of a child that every child deserves. If the parents fail to provide them even this due to their lack of attention, care, or supervision, it would be considered a neglect. Thus, option A is the correct answer.