-Absolutely. This is absolutely true. To do otherwise is neglectful. And not taking care of their child's health is negligent. There is no me-first in parenting and I can barely even imagine the kind of person who'd act that way. Why did they have kids? It's not like buying a new purse. A child isn't an accessory.

Our parents model everything for us: communication, relationship dynamics, how to express our emotions, how to take care of our health (from hygiene to cleaning cuts to seeing a pediatrician). My dad didn't think I ever needed to see a doctor either. I have a scar above my eye where I was hit in the face with a drop-lid. He didn't want to take me to the ER for stitches because he didn't want to deal with me crying.