By "cause" the definition in the New Oxford Dictionary is a person or thing that gives rise to an action. ... It is only concerned with what "causes it". ... In the first group are factors comparable to parental neglect, example large family size, poor parental supervision, and inadequate parent-child interaction. In the second group are factors allied to parental conflict and discipline, for example mistreatment or nagging, severe or inconsistent discipline. ... The final group is family disruption, for example constant relationship conflict or marriage break-up. ...

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