Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Practice Exam

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The term 'caregiver' refers to which of the following?

Anyone who plays with a child
A person providing supervision to a child
A sibling of the child
A parent or legal guardian

The correct answer is: A parent or legal guardian

The term 'caregiver' is most accurately defined as a person who is responsible for the care, supervision, and wellbeing of a child. This includes parents or legal guardians who have the legal and moral obligation to provide for and protect their children. Caregivers are entrusted with the physical and emotional needs of minors, ensuring that they are safe and well taken care of. While siblings might occasionally take on caregiving roles, they do not legally hold the responsibilities of caregivers in the same way that parents or legal guardians do. Similarly, simply playing with a child or providing supervision does not encompass the full range of responsibilities and duties that characterize a caregiver. Therefore, the definition that aligns correctly with the established understanding of a caregiver, particularly in legal contexts, is that of a parent or legal guardian.