Would you ever forgive a verbally abusive parent?

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According to Wikipedia, "verbal abuse is a form of abusive behavior involving the use of language. It is a form of profanity that can occur with or without the expletives." To me, verbal abuse can be a sign of insecurity on the person. And it makes it even more challenging when it is a parent who is verbally abusive. Even more when they think they are right and are not aware that they are verbally abusive. Here in the Philippines, regardless if rich or poor, some families experience this verbal abuse in the home, particularly when the child does not meet expectations like grades, having the right friends, and even when the child is older when he or she is about to get married. For me, I think a verbally abusive parent should get professional help because he or she is ruining relationships, burning bridges to family and friends.