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Generally no. However, in cases of the emotional abuse of a child, the authorities might remove the child from that home.

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If it is emotional abuse of a child, then yes.

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Is passive aggressiveness emotional abuse?

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Is calling a child a retard and other profanities considered emotional abuse?

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Do you have any rights as an 18-year-old if your mother dies and your stepfather emotionally abuses you and this abuse may be racially motivated?

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