Talk:Connie Maheswaran/@comment-3216937-20141107065433/@comment-28584561-20141127033439

 Connie's parents are neither abusive or neglectful.

Abusive is a pretty broad term, not only restricted to physical aspects but also include emotional. They have never physically abused her, seeing as Connie still deeply loves them, nor have they been emotionally abusive, yes they do use her emotions of guilt to put her back in line but that's just a form of punishment since physcial punishment is not an option (running away with another kid is very . . . punishable). Believe me when I tell you that a lot of asian parents (Connie's indian BTW) are not afraid to put their children back on track. I can tell you my parents where not afraid to deal physical punishment when you do something bad (also, I'm asian and came out perfectly fine, my sense of morality is pretty high if I do say so myself :P).

Now neglectful is also not a trait they have. Neglect would mean that they fail to attend or care for their own daughter. A perfect example would be in "Fusion Cuisine", any neglectful parent would not have agreed to going on a little dinner date their daughter planned because she wanted them to meet a new friend, let alone wait for 20 mins when the guests where late. Her father didn't like the idea of Steven hugging Connie because he deeply cares and worries for her. They are just really strict. Also, would a neglectful parent really call her daughter when she was out to make sure she's okay and wanted to talk to the parents of the friend she's hanging out with? I mean, that in itself says alot about Connie's parents. They do tend to her needs but limits on what she wants.