reckless parenting
[ˈrekləs ˈperəntɪŋ]
noun
paternidade/maternidade irresponsável
1. parenting characterized by lack of care, attention, or consideration for a child's safety, well-being, or development; negligent or careless child-rearing practices
Allowing young children to play near traffic without supervision is reckless parenting.
Deixar crianças pequenas brincarem perto do trânsito sem supervisão é paternidade irresponsável.
2. failure to exercise reasonable judgment or caution in decisions affecting a child's health, safety, or welfare
Giving alcohol to teenagers is considered reckless parenting in most societies.
Dar bebidas alcoólicas para adolescentes é considerado maternidade imprudente na maioria das sociedades.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, reckless parenting is increasingly scrutinized by child protective services and family courts. In Brazil, family law emphasizes parental responsibility (Lei da Guarda Compartilhada), making reckless parenting grounds for custody loss. In the USA, such behavior may result in child endangerment charges or involvement of Child Protective Services (CPS).
NYC Slang
deadbeat parenting / negligent parenting
Related Idioms & Phrases
flying by the seat of one's pants (as a parent)
playing fast and loose with a child's safety
throwing caution to the wind
not giving a damn about parenting
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