Children need to be cared for and their needs require satisfaction. As a child who is mentally abused grows up, he or she will encounter difficulties. Some may grow up to become alcoholics or drug addicts, while others may grow up to live completely normal lives. Scars still remain on children, even if they are not physical. Neglecting a child means not giving them any attention and is a form of mental and emotional abuse. Parents who threaten to leave their children also commit child abuse. Children are a priority and should never be taken for granted