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What counts as a "bad mother"?

In situations where loving their kids isn't a question.

One who doesn't take care of them in a healthy way. (Like the kids are often sick not deadly way it can probably be fixed with just a cleanlier environment and diet but the mother doesn't recognize it)?

One who goes to school and can't see the kids a reasonable amount of time. The school is a dream of the mothers but if she does finish school, it'd lead to a well paying job in which they could work normal hours. Though the kids are taken care of when she's not there?

One who sent one their kids to a boarding school who could better handle a disability and only saw that child 2 days out the week (the mother could've moved closer so the kid wouldn't have to be boarded up but didn't for unsaid reason)?

One who has a kid with mental, emotional, or behavioral issues that can be taken care of with therapy or medication but they don't take them for unsaid reasons (not a deadly situation)?

Calling them "bad" is arbitrary I think but that's the term I've heard used. Just wondering with situation having grey areas of what would be the ideal work/home life balance, economic background, knowledgeability of child rearing, motivations, etc.

Any other situation?
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bigjohndl · 70-79, M
Bad Mothers make every excuse why their kids are neglected. Bottom line is, the kids come first. Not the boyfriend, not the job, not going out to party. You take care of the kids needs and work towards being a good mom, other things will fall into place.

Don't make excuses of why you cannot be a good mom to your kids.