Parental neglect

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-003620",
  "term": "Parental neglect",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "The failure of a parent or guardian to provide a child with adequate care, supervision, food, clothing, shelter, medical attention, or education, resulting in harm or a risk of harm to the child. This can be an act of omission rather than commission. It is a form of child abuse that can lead to state intervention, including removal of the child from the home.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/parental-neglect/"
}