Which of the following scenarios best illustrates child neglect?
A. Marie, a fourteen-year-old girl, is told by her parents to work as a waitress in a restaurant to pay for her college tuition.
B. Lucas, a twelve-year-old boy, is left alone at home for long periods of time without any provision for food or security.
C. Claire, a thirteen-year-old girl, is allowed by her parents to consume marijuana for medical purposes.
D. Jalal, an eleven-year-old boy, is sent to his grandmother's house while his parents are on a vacation.
Answer: B
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