D&D video game couple neglects children

Published: July 16, 2007, 1:05 pm

Tags: health, children, parenting, toddlers, babies, abuse, children, malnourished, prosecution, responsibility

A 22-month-old boy and 11-month-old girl were found severely malnourished and near death in the home of a Nevada couple who were so engrossed in a Dungeons and Dragons video game that they neglected to feed and care for them. Doctors treated the boy for starvation and a genital infection. He lacked muscle development, causing him difficulty walking. Hospital staff had to shave the girl’s head because her hair had been matted with cat urine. The 10-pound girl also had a mouth infection, dry skin and severe dehydration. The prosecutor says the couple had food, but just chose not to give it to their kids. Read abuse, Babies, children, Health, malnourished, Parenting, prosecution, responsibility, Toddlers

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