
Truancy
Negative Connotation
Truancy often implies irresponsible behavior and can have legal consequences for parents or guardians.
Parental neglect is often a factor in habitual truancy cases.
Academic Context
Truancy is primarily used in educational settings and is a problem schools take very seriously.
The principal implemented new policies to address the increasing truancy problem.
Legal Issue
In many regions, truancy is not just a school issue but also a legal one where students can face penalties.
The court issued a truancy warning to the teenager after multiple unexcused absences.
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