"Dysfunctional parenting" refers to a way of raising children that is unhealthy and not helpful. It often involves neglect or abuse, which can harm a child's development and well-being.
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«dysfunctional»
«parenting»
Sentences with «dysfunctional parenting»
- This study demonstrated improved parenting behaviour (less dysfunctional parenting practices) four years after the intervention. (triplepblog.net)
- There will be a small percent of highly dysfunctional parents who will not take responsibility for selecting a school. (religion-online.org)
- Family systems — and especially the children — will strongly resist no - contact with a parent, regardless of how dysfunctional that parent may be. (newways4families.com)
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