Demonstrates how parental emotional neglect, not unlike physical abuse, can have life-long repercussions when experienced by children of any age, socioeconomic, or cultural/ethnic backgrounds. But what constitutes emotional child abuse?

Viewers learn that this neglect can take many forms: parent absenteeism; demonstrations of apathy or hostility towards the individual child, the family or even the community in general; no verbal or physical demonstrations of affection like hugs, kisses, compliments and encouragement; constant badgering and criticism.

When children do not feel loved, they develop low self-esteem which leads to future unhealthy coping mechanisms such as self-harm, substance abuse, or delinquency.

*An important program for pre-teens, teens, and parents
*Six 15-minute segments with discussion questions
*Includes leader's guide