Protecting Children’s Lives: Unveiling Parental Responsibilities under Malaysian Law
- DOI
- 10.2991/978-2-38476-154-8_12How to use a DOI?
- Keywords
- Parental; negligence; children; safety; responsibilities
- Abstract
This paper delves into the critical issue of parental responsibilities towards children in Malaysia, particularly in light of tragic deaths resulting from parental negligence. Despite media coverage and public awareness campaigns, incidents involving the carelessness of adults continue to occur, necessitating a closer examination of the obligation parents hold towards their children. By analyzing relevant laws and regulations, this paper sheds light on the legal framework surrounding parental responsibilities and provides recommendations to mitigate negligence and promote child safety. It emphasizes the need for parents to exercise caution, care, and vigilance, highlighting the potential consequences of breaching these obligations. Additionally, practical suggestions are offered to help parents prevent negligence, including creating a safe environment, maintaining constant vigilance, improving communication, and seeking community and government support. Through a collective effort and a thorough understanding of their responsibilities, parents can play a crucial role in safeguarding their children’s welfare and reducing tragic incidents caused by negligence.
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TY - CONF AU - Siti Marshita Mahyut AU - Yap Wan Ting AU - Chew Mei Xuang AU - Choong Shih Kar AU - Linda Tiong Shi Hui AU - Sa’adah Binti Mohd Saidi PY - 2023 DA - 2023/12/05 TI - Protecting Children’s Lives: Unveiling Parental Responsibilities under Malaysian Law BT - Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Law and Digitalization 2023 (ICLD 2023) PB - Atlantis Press SP - 217 EP - 240 SN - 2352-5398 UR - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-154-8_12 DO - 10.2991/978-2-38476-154-8_12 ID - Mahyut2023 ER -