abandoned child
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Abandoned child syndrome — is a behavioral or psychological condition that results from the loss of one or both parents. Abandonment may be physical (the parent is not present in the child s life) or emotional (the parent withholds affection, nurturing, or stimulation).… … Wikipedia
abandoned child — neglected child, deserted child, forsaken child, foundling … English contemporary dictionary
Child abandonment — is the practice of relinquishing interests and claims over one s offspring with the intent of never again resuming or reasserting them. Causes include many social and cultural factors as well as mental illness. An abandoned child is called a… … Wikipedia
child — n pl chil·dren 1: a son or daughter of any age and usu. including one formally adopted compare issue ◇ The word child as used in a statute or will is often held to include a stepchild, an illegitimate child, a person for whom one stands in loco… … Law dictionary
abandoned — adjective 1) an abandoned child Syn: deserted, forsaken, cast aside/off; jilted, stranded, rejected; informal dumped, ditched 2) an abandoned tin mine Syn: unused, disused, neglected, idle; … Thesaurus of popular words
abandoned — adj. 1 a (of a person) deserted, forsaken (an abandoned child). b (of a building, vehicle, etc.) left empty or unused (an abandoned cottage; an abandoned ship). 2 (of a person or behaviour) unrestrained, profligate … Useful english dictionary
abandoned — a|ban|doned [ ə bændənd ] adjective 1. ) left empty or no longer used: an abandoned farm 2. ) left alone by someone who should stay with you and take care of you: an abandoned child … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
Child and family services — is a government and/or non profit organisation designed to better the well being of individuals who come from unfortunate situations, environmental or biological. People who seek or are sought after to participate in these services, usually do… … Wikipedia
Child discipline — is the set of rules, rewards and punishments administered to teach self control, increase desirable behaviors and decrease undesirable behaviors in children. In its most general sense, discipline refers to systematic instruction given to a… … Wikipedia
Child's Play (1988 film) — Child s Play Theatrical release poster Directed by Tom Holland Produced by … Wikipedia
