deadbeat parent theme
There is a parent who does not adequately fulfill their responsibilities as such. This typically happens when someone neglects their child custody or support obligations as set out by law.
Examples
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deadbeat_parent
3 total · 1 major · 2 minor
| Story | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| futurama7x01 | major | Bender was intent on being a deadbeat dad to his son Ben, but the tables were turned and Ben's mother became a deadbeat mom to him. |
| movie: AntMan (2015) | minor | Paxton called out Scott for having failed to make his child support payments. |
| movie: Godzilla vs Mothra (1992) | minor | Takuya was called out by his ex-wife for not having made any alimony in support of his young daughter. |