"Parental neglect" refers to a situation where parents fail to provide the necessary care, attention, and support that their child needs for their well-being and development. Full definition
Child abuse may leave a mark on its victims in much the same way that parental neglect affects rat pups. (discovermagazine.com)
The study found that for every additional 6.7 opioid prescriptions written per 100 people living in the state, the rate of removal of children due to parental neglect went up by 32 percent. (health.com)
Emotional abuse and parental drug abuse can also be considered parental neglect, he said. (health.com)