To hold the absent parent accountable for for neglect and abandonment. If the absent parent doesn’t pay their support or runs from the orders. If they flee and don’t want to help. They should be held accountable for it.
The absent parent missing effects not only the present parent but mainly the children. Both present parent and child suffer mental/ emotional problems from this. Statistics show high school drop outs, high crime rates and high teen suicides.
There should be something put into place for missing parent. If they can’t/ won’t help take care of their child/children, they should be able to have anymore.