irresponsible parenting
[/ˌɪrɪˈspɒnsəbl ˈpeərəntɪŋ/]
noun
paternidade/maternidade irresponsável
1. the practice of failing to provide adequate care, supervision, guidance, or emotional support to children; neglecting parental duties and responsibilities
Irresponsible parenting can lead to serious developmental and behavioral problems in children.
A paternidade irresponsável pode levar a problemas graves de desenvolvimento e comportamento nas crianças.
2. parenting that puts children's safety, wellbeing, or moral development at risk through negligence or poor judgment
Leaving young children unsupervised is considered irresponsible parenting.
Deixar crianças pequenas sem supervisão é considerado paternidade irresponsável.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, this term is commonly used in legal, educational, and social services settings. In Brazil, 'Estatuto da Criança e do Adolescente' (Child and Adolescent Statute) addresses parental responsibilities, making this concept legally significant. In the USA, the term is frequently encountered in family court cases and child protective services discussions. The concept carries significant moral and social judgment in both cultures.
NYC Slang
bad parenting / deadbeat parenting
Related Idioms & Phrases
neglecting one's parental duties
failing to raise one's children properly
not living up to parental responsibilities
shirking one's duties as a parent
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