CHILD ENDANGERMENT

child endangerment.The placing of a child in a place or position that exposes him or her to danger to life or health. — Also termed endangering the welfare of a child. [Cases: Infants  13, 156. C.J.S. Infants §§ 5, 92–93, 95–98.] physical child endangerment.Reckless behavior toward a child that has caused or could cause serious physical injury. — Sometimes shortened to physical endangerment. [Blacks Law 8th]