When the parent(s) of the child do not assume the necessary role that a parent must fill for a child they will emotionally damage the child. ... Once Clara became pregnant with Lecon's child, the family fell apart and the family lost respect for both Lecon and Clara. ... During Clara's pregnancy both girls were sent away to a convent to have the child. ... Once the child was born, Ida returned with Christine, but Clara did not. ... There was not enough time for the necessary child rearing to be done by her parents. ...

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• Grade Level: High School