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benign neglect

–noun
an attitude or policy of noninterference or neglect of a situation, which may have a more beneficial effect than assuming responsibility; well-intentioned neglect.
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benign neglect  
n.  A policy or attitude of ignoring a situation instead of assuming responsibility for managing or improving it.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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