Tyson has just been adjudicated guilty for cyber stalking in the juvenile justice system in the state in which he resides. This is his second offense. His first offense was dismissed. Tyson's actual crime included sending threatening and lewd comments to a classmate on Facebook. Tyson feels as though his responses were justified based on comments that had been directed to him earlier in the year.
A ________ either has no parent or guardian or is receiving inadequate care because of the physical or mental disability of the parent.

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Tyson has just been adjudicated guilty for cyber stalking in the juvenile justice system in the state in which he resides.  This is his second offense.  His first offense was dismissed.  Tyson's actual crime included sending threatening and lewd comments to a classmate on Facebook.  Tyson feels as though his responses were justified based on  comments that had been directed to him earlier in the year.
A ________ either has no parent or guardian or is receiving inadequate care because of the physical or mental disability of the parent.

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A dependent child is one who has no parent or guardian or is receiving inadequate care due to the parent's physical or mental disability.

Tyson Has Just Been Adjudicated Guilty for Cyber Stalking in the Juvenile