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We all do try to do WHAT'S best... certainly when we have a chance to catch a breath! It is no different for "our" parents: they do what they think is best.

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Not all parents really do try to do what's best.

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As others may have stated, parents who themselves were not raised properly - or neglected, or abused - themselves have a tough time not passing the syndrome along. It's all they know.

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Actually, tho, MOST people who are abused DO NOT go on to abuse. I don't think having been abused oneself is any kind of excuse or justification.

I know some people abuse unintentionally, but some people abuse very intentionally and that does severe damage, too.

Just my two cents