Negligence is like when you are taking care of your favorite toy, but instead of putting it back on the shelf, you leave it on the floor where it can get stepped on or broken. Negligence means not being careful when you should be. It’s like not brushing your teeth because you don’t feel like it, and then getting a toothache. When someone is negligent, they forget or ignore to do something important that keeps things safe and in good shape.

Imagine you have a pet fish, and you forget to feed it. That’s negligence because you didn’t take care of your fish the way you should have. Being responsible means doing what you need to do to keep everything okay.

Think about when you’re at the playground and you see a friend who is about to fall. If you don’t warn them because you’re busy looking at the clouds, that’s negligence. It’s important to pay attention and help others when you can. Negligence happens when someone doesn’t do what they are supposed to do, and it can sometimes cause problems or even accidents.