She conceived this boy. Cindi and the father chose each other. Once he emerges from the womb, the boy was at the mercy of the environment they created for him. Yet, they chose to split up and neglect his welfare for the convenience of their own agendas. This only leaves the parents to blame.
Children are like putty.
What kind of an adult they become is determined for the most part, by what they are exposed to from infancy. No government programs are going to replace the years of being cast to the winds of unmonitored TV viewing. No social agency makes up for not knowing who their friends are and not ensuring homework is done. And worst of all, we don't teach young adults these truths before they go out and reproduce and start this cycle of neglect. Instead, the current societal trend is to do the opposite.