Feral Children

Feral children are individuals who have grown up isolated from human contact, often in wild or unnatural environments, without normal social interactions or language exposure. Their development is significantly affected because human socialization, language, and caregiving are essential for normal emotional, cognitive, and social growth. These children often display behaviors similar to wild animals, such as uncoordinated movements or a lack of speech, and may face long-term psychological and developmental challenges due to their lack of early social experience. Their cases provide insight into the importance of early nurturing and socialization in human development.