Jenny is apathetic and irresponsible in her parenting. Audrey feels isolated, depressed and rejected by her own parents. Which of these women is more likely to be abusive to her child?

Abusive parents often have been abused as children themselves and feel rejected by their own parents. Neglectful parents tend more toward irresponsibility and often are ignorant of child developmental issues. Audrey’s experiences with her parents and depression make her more likely to be an abusive parent.