parental ignorance
[pə-ˈren-təl ˈig-nə-rəns]
nounpl: instances of parental ignorance
ignorância parental
1. Lack of knowledge, awareness, or understanding by parents regarding their children's activities, whereabouts, behaviors, or needs
The teacher attributed the student's poor performance to parental ignorance of the homework requirements.
A professora atribuiu o fraco desempenho da aluna à ignorância parental dos requisitos de lição de casa.
2. A parent's state of not knowing about important aspects of their child's life or development
Parental ignorance about online safety exposed the children to digital risks.
A ignorância parental sobre segurança online expôs as crianças a riscos digitais.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, parental ignorance is often discussed in educational, psychological, and social welfare settings. In Brazil, it may be considered in discussions about socioeconomic disparities in education. In the USA, it's frequently addressed in school safety, mental health, and youth development conversations. The term carries both descriptive and potentially judgmental connotations.
NYC Slang
parents being clueless or not knowing what's good
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