[Ammi]

Yes I agree with you Pyra..I mentioned the laptop father simply because several other posters had referred to that incident..but imo the two are totally different...although I do personally feel they are both representative of bad parenting..but that's just my opinion..I respect that others disagree (with the laptop in particular)
I think the article did use the word 'abuse' in the headline..but I think I left it out..as I'm not sure whether it applies here are not..but it certainly could be debated..as bad parenting can and is damaging to a child..and therefore could be classed as 'abusive'
..and yes it does make you wonder how he parents behind closed doors..maybe this has caused some investigating..I'll see if I can find anymore links