parental neglect
- An act or failure to act by a caregiver that endangers a child's physical health, emotional well-being, or development
- The social worker reported the parents for parental neglect after discovering that the child was frequently left at home alone.
- The lack of medical attention for a child suffering from a health condition is considered parental neglect.
- Exposing children to harmful situations and not providing them with necessities like food, education, and clothing is an example of parental neglect.
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