Z62.0: Inadequate parental supervision and control

Inadequate parental supervision and control is a psychosocial condition often recognized in childhood and adolescence. It is characterized by a lack of appropriate monitoring, guidance, and discipline from a child's caregivers. This condition can occur due to multiple reasons such as parental neglect, preoccupation, insufficient skills or knowledge, or other factors preventing effective parenting. The child or adolescent experiencing inadequate supervision or control may display behaviors such as habitual disobedience, aggression, or engage in activities that pose a risk to their safety, such as substance use, truancy, or inappropriate sexual behaviors. Such patterns may incur harmful effects on the child’s social, emotional, and academic development, and may increase the risk for developing other psychological and behavioral problems. It's important to note that this condition is not a disease or physical health issue, but a circumstance that may require intervention from social services or mental health professionals to ensure the child's well-being.