Ron became angry with his fifteen-year-old son Jake and told him to "hit the road." His son packed up a few belonging and stayed at a friend's house for a week. Jake called his father after the week away and asked if he could come home. His father refused to allow him to come back. This expulsion from the home and refusal to allow Jake to come back would be considered:

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The refusal to allow Jake to come back home and the act of expelling him from the home without ensuring he has alternative adequate care or shelter constitutes physical neglect. Physical neglect involves failing to provide necessary care, supervision, or shelter for a child.

Ron Became Angry with His Fifteen-Year-Old Son Jake and Told