Benign neglect

Benign neglect is when a person neglects or ignores something on purpose, but not in a mean way. It's the opposite of paying too much attention to something and can be helpful in some cases. For example, if you have a very demanding pet, like a dog or a cat, you might occasionally give them a little bit of benign neglect. This means you're not paying attention to them all the time and are instead giving them time to be on their own and relax.