parental withdrawal
[/pəˈrentəl wɪðˈdrɔːəl/]
nounpl: parental withdrawals
retirada parental
1. The act of a parent reducing emotional support, attention, affection, or involvement in a child's life, often as a form of punishment or due to emotional distancing
The child's behavioral problems worsened due to parental withdrawal during the divorce proceedings.
Os problemas comportamentais da criança pioraram devido à retirada parental durante o processo de divórcio.
2. In psychology and child development, the removal of parental care, guidance, or emotional engagement that can negatively impact a child's development
Research shows that parental withdrawal can lead to attachment disorders in infants.
Pesquisas mostram que a retirada parental pode levar a transtornos de apego em bebês.
3. Financial or material support withdrawal by parents from adult children
His parental withdrawal of financial support forced him to become independent.
A retirada do apoio financeiro parental o forçou a se tornar independente.
This term is commonly used in clinical psychology, family therapy, and child development discussions in both Brazilian and American contexts. In Brazil, it's frequently referenced in family law cases and psychological evaluations. The concept is rooted in attachment theory and is considered detrimental to child development, making it an important topic in counseling and social services.
NYC Slang
cold shoulder from parents; ghost parenting
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