A child who is without proper parental care or control, subsistence, education as required by law, or other care or control necessary for his physical, mental, or emotional health, or morals, and the deprivation is not due primarily to the lack of financial means of his parents, guardian, or other custodian is referred to as:

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The term used to describe the child in the provided description is "deprived, dependent, or neglected." This is because the child is lacking essential care and control necessary for their physical, mental, and emotional health and well-being, which is not solely due to the lack of financial means of their parents, guardian, or other custodian. The options of delinquent and criminal do not fit the description provided and are typically used to describe individuals who have committed offenses or violated laws. The option of "of low socioeconomic status" is not an accurate term to use in this context as it does not capture the full extent of the child's situation.

A Child Who Is Without Proper Parental Care or Control