Define the line btwn "tough love" and child abuse?

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Starcrossed · 41-45, F

Sometimes 'tough love' is implementing a healthy boundary, sometimes it's not meeting another party with empathy, patience and compassion. I'd say if there's any level of intentional neglect, vindictiveness or retribution motives then it is likely abuse.

foldedunfolding · 41-45, F

@Starcrossed well friggin said. if you are super angry during implementation..you may tontake a beat and examine.