When parents physically leave their children with the intention of completely severing the
Parent-child relationship it is called _____.

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Abandonment is defined as a situation when a parent physically leaves their child or children with the intention of completely severing the Parent-child relationship. It is a form of neglect and can have serious psychological and emotional consequences for the child. Child abuse refers to the harming or mistreating of a child, physical neglect refers to failing to meet the basic needs of a child, and infanticide refers to the intentional killing of an infant. None of these choices accurately reflect the situation in which a parent decides to abandon their child.

When Parents Physically Leave Their Children with the Intention of Completely