Quote Originally Posted by Philipvs Vallindervs Calicvla View Post
There is a very different intent there, these parents were not "neglectful" in the same since. They believed they were doing the right thing, the best thing. Intent must be taken into account.
Quote Originally Posted by Evil_Maniac From Mars View Post
No, because intent is important, hence the importance of the mens rea.
Intent would've made it worse, but this is still bad enough.

And yes they were neglectful in the same way. What the difference between food and medicine? What's the difference between being high on drugs and jesus?