An investigator from child protective services comes to the school to interview both Jonathan and Thomas and to evaluate the situation. Thomas tells the investigator that he feels overwhelmed with the amount of responsibility he has in taking care of his brother. The CPS investigator then calls their mother and meets with her as well. Their mother admits that she is not home very much and entrusts Thomas with caring for Jonathan and other household duties. She contends, however, that she is a good mother and is doing everything she can to provide a good home for her two sons. Let's review a few more concepts before you make another decision about this scene. Question 3 The failure of guardians to protect children from physical danger is known as physical _____. abandonment trauma neglect abuse