"Absentee parent" refers to a mom or dad who is regularly not present or involved in their child's life, such as not being there for important events or not taking part in their upbringing. Full definition
In an age of absentee parents, pastors can probably expect their parishioners to regard them even more as mother and father figures. (religion-online.org)
It's the teaching and example of parents which will help children be successful, and so many of this generation and the generation to come do not have parents that are giving them tools they need because they are absentee parents in so many ways. (goodreads.com)
Fonda's career, an act of psychological compensation for absentee parents, is examined in thorough detail. (timeout.com)