neglect of child

neglect of child
The want of reasonable care of a child by the parent, that is, the omission of such steps as a reasonable parent would take, such as are usually taken in the ordinary experience of mankind, provided the parent has such means as would enable him to take the necessary steps. 39 Am J1st P&C§104. See wilful neglect of child.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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