child neglect
[/tʃaɪld nɪˈɡlekt/]
noun
negligência infantil
1. the failure of a parent or caregiver to provide adequate food, shelter, clothing, supervision, education, or medical care to a child
Child neglect is a serious form of abuse that can have lasting developmental consequences.
A negligência infantil é uma forma grave de abuso que pode ter consequências duradouras no desenvolvimento.
2. deliberate or careless disregard for a child's basic physical, emotional, or psychological needs
The social worker documented cases of child neglect in the impoverished neighborhood.
A assistente social documentou casos de negligência infantil no bairro carente.
3. legal term referring to parental or custodial failure to meet minimum standards of child care
The court determined that child neglect had occurred and removed the children from the home.
O tribunal determinou que havia negligência infantil e removeu as crianças do lar.
Child neglect is a serious legal and social issue in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, cases are typically handled by the Conselho Tutelar (Guardianship Council) and CRAS (Reference Center for Social Assistance). In the USA, mandatory reporting laws require professionals to report suspected child neglect. Both countries have established child protective services and consider it a criminal matter when severe.
Related Idioms & Phrases
failure to provide adequate care
dereliction of parental duty
leaving a child to fend for themselves
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