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Do bear in mind, though, that while some acts are ''obviously'' abusive, not everyone agrees on the line between actual abuse and merely heavy-handed parenting (or even ''normal'' parenting). Some include spanking as abuse; others think it's appropriate given certain guidelines. Some believe it's okay to make a kid go without a meal (they won't starve that easily); others disagree. Making a kid miss a friend's birthday sleepover -- is that ''emotional'' abuse? Raising a kid without exposure to TV? Telling your daughter she's getting fat? A little friendly name-calling? There's a line here somewhere, but not everyone agrees on where it is.
If a parent has just dumped the child, for whatever reason, that's [[Parental Abandonment]]; if they just aren't paying much attention, that's [[Parental Neglect]]. Contrast [[Mama Bear]] or [[Papa Wolf]] (where ''others'' abuse the children and the parents abuse the abusers). Also Contrast [[Good Parents]]. [[Abusive Precursors]] can be considered this on a metaphorical level. See [[Hilariously Abusive Childhood]] for when this is [[Exaggerated Trope|cranked up to absurd levels]] and [[Dude, Not Funny|played for laughs]]. See [[Evil Matriarch]] and [[Archnemesis Dad]] for characters who will take this trope [[Up to Eleven]].
Unfortunately, [[Abusive Parents]] are often [[Truth in Television]]. It is horrible that children suffer cruelties at the hands of those who are supposed to be the most loving and trustworthy figures in their lives. And the damage can take years to undo, even with competent assistance (if it can be undone at all - often, the emotional scars will stay forever). If you are concerned this may describe you or someone you love, please take it very seriously. See [http://helpguide.org/mental/child_abuse_physical_emotional_sexual_neglect.htm this help guide] for some [[Real Life]] information and organizations to contact. Also, [http://www.chiworld.org/ Chiworld] has an international list of hotlines and websites you can contact if you need to discuss abuse or other issues in your life.
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