Abuse

Reading about the way Huck was treated broke my heart. No wonder he had no choice but to grow up quickly or feel the need to run away. I wouldn't want to ever see my father either if  I were in his position. Huck's father made me incredibly mad because parents aren't supposed to be that selfish and they are supposed to want the absolute best for their children, but he just didn't care. While a lot of that has to do with him being a severe alcoholic, that's no excuse for abusing and neglecting your child. It makes me really sad to think about the fact that there are some kids out there who may be in those situations and at the same time makes me feel very grateful for the parents and family that I do have who love and care for me.