parental disinterest
[/pəˈrentəl dɪsˈɪntərɪst/]
noun
desinteresse parental
1. The lack of interest, engagement, or emotional involvement shown by a parent or guardian toward their child's well-being, education, activities, or development
The child's poor academic performance was attributed to parental disinterest in their education.
O desempenho acadêmico fraco da criança foi atribuído ao desinteresse parental na sua educação.
2. A parent's failure or unwillingness to participate in important aspects of a child's life
Parental disinterest often has long-term psychological effects on children.
O desinteresse parental frequentemente tem efeitos psicológicos duradouros nas crianças.
This term is frequently used in Brazilian and American social work, education, and psychology fields when discussing child welfare, developmental psychology, and educational underperformance. In Brazil, parental disinterest is often cited as a contributing factor to educational disparities and is addressed in public health and education policy discussions. In the USA, this concept is central to discussions about socioeconomic disadvantage and child protection services.
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