parental negligence
[pəˈrentəl nɪˈdʒɪdʒəns]
nounpl: instances of parental negligence
negligência parental
1. The failure of parents or guardians to provide adequate care, supervision, or attention to a child's physical, emotional, or developmental needs
The child welfare agency investigated the case of parental negligence after the child was found unsupervised for hours.
A agência de bem-estar infantil investigou o caso de negligência parental após a criança ser encontrada sem supervisão por horas.
2. Legal term describing a parent's or guardian's failure to exercise reasonable care resulting in harm or potential harm to a child
The judge ruled that parental negligence was evident when the child suffered malnutrition due to lack of food provision.
O juiz determinou que havia negligência parental evidente quando a criança sofreu desnutrição devido à falta de fornecimento de alimentos.
In Brazil, 'negligência parental' is a serious legal and social issue handled by CNAS (Conselho Nacional de Assistência Social) and family courts (Varas de Família). The concept is deeply embedded in Brazilian child protection laws (Estatuto da Criança e do Adolescente - ECA). In the USA, parental negligence is prosecuted as a form of child abuse with varying severity depending on state laws and the extent of harm. Both cultures treat this as grounds for potential child removal and parental legal consequences.
NYC Slang
parental fail / deadbeat parenting
Related Idioms & Phrases
failure to provide basic necessities
leaving a child to fend for themselves
dropping the ball on parenting
turning a blind eye to a child's needs
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