>> How about this societal problem:
The mother is a moron. <<
I don’t think you could necessarily conclude that from one instance of neglect. If she had put the kid into the wrong type of car seat with the seatbelt tied in knots instead of buckled, then you would have a good argument. When someone is told by authorities in her life that it is okay to sleep around, have a baby out of wedlock, and raise the baby in daycare, is the problem the authorities or the person who does what they say?
...is the problem the authorities or the person who does what they say?
Obviously, the problem is with the person — the individual. Doncha know, free will and all of that.