[Bella_Bru]

Perhaps it was abuse and the parents are now not being truthful?

That's a strong possibility. But why not say that instead?

[snarkytart]

>>>That's a strong possibility. But why not say that instead?<<<

Because women who have been repeatedly abused and still stick with the abuser are custom to lying to cover for the abuser.
This kid cannot be that stupid especially since he knows what the sound of domestic violence sounds like.
I would bet the husband was hitting his wife....again.

[maine-iac7]

But why not say that instead?

let me guess - you've never been an abused woman