Abusive Parents/Western Animation: Difference between revisions

* In ''[[The Spectacular Spider-Man]]'', Norman Osborn ''barely'' conceals his [[Why Couldn't You Be Different|contempt]] for his [[The Unfavorite|son, Harry]]. This manifests in [[Compassionate Critic|snide criticisms]] about his son's issues, hobbies and successes, and also in blatant, stunningly passive-aggressive displays of [[Parental Favoritism]] towards Harry's best ''friend'', Peter Parker, when both boys are present. This is. when Norman isn't dismissing Harry and ignoring him entirely in favor of [[Corrupt Corporate Executive|his job]]. Harry's mother does this too, not [[The Voiceless|even verbally acknowledging him]] when he greets her. As a result, Harry has...''[[Well Done Son Guy|issues]].''

* In ''[[King of the Hill]]'', Hank's father Cotton is an abusive [[Jerkass]] of the highest order, who has considered Hank to be a horrific failure ever since the day he was born (it is said in one episode that this is because he was born in New York instead of Texas). While there are incremental moves towards a better relationship between the two, they always backslide by the end of the episode due to Cotton's aforementioned jerkass nature and Hank's difficulty with and distaste for anything emotional. When Cotton is finally [[Calling the Old Man Out|called out]] on his deathbed, it made for one of the best scenes in the show's 12-year run. Despite this abuse, Hank is [[Only Sane Man|one of the most well adjusted characters on the show]].