Assessing parental intent can be difficult. A parent may have good intention, but still psychologically abuse their child.

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A) describes a situation where a parent might unintentionally harm their child due to ignorance or lack of recognition of the child's needs, which can be a form of psychological abuse despite good intentions. C) outlines a scenario where a parent intentionally harms their child, which is a clear case of psychological abuse. Both scenarios illustrate how assessing parental intent can be complex and how good intentions do not preclude the possibility of psychological abuse.

Assessing Parental Intent Can Be Difficult