No. Not buying you an Xbox is not child abuse. Just so that you know, here is a list of things that are child abuse. Breaking bones. Dislocating shoulders by regular applied force. Starvation. Verbal abuse. Locking the child outside in winter without warm clothes. Holding the child down and cut his/her hair off. read more
No, It is not child abuse if your mother doesn't buy you an Xbox. I mean i think its pretty self explanatory. By law your mother is only responsible for feeding you, providing you shelter, and keeping you safe from harm. read more
There is no excuse for abuse. You should not excuse her abuse or let it go because of what she's been through. I've frequently hurt the saying "hurt people hurt people." (from my mother), but getting hurt doesn't excuse anyone's actions. It doesn't matter what anyone goes there; it doesn't excuse them for doing hurting someone else. read more