For the purpose of this Article, the following words and phrases
shall have the meanings as set out herein:
CRIMINAL ACT
An act which violates the Statutes of the United States,
the Statutes of the State of Missouri, or the ordinances of the City
of Green Park, including curfew and moving traffic violations.
MINOR
Any person under the age of seventeen (17).
PARENT
The mother, father, legal guardian, or any person having
the care or custody of a minor.
PARENTAL NEGLECT
Any act or omission by which a parent fails to exercise customary
and effective control over a minor so as to contribute to, cause or
tend to cause a minor to commit any criminal act.