I was emotionally neglected. I had no emotional connection. And I was emotionally connected to and invested in my children because I wanted them to have what I didn't. I sacrificed a lot of things to invest into their lives. A good question is: Did these people have the ability to be attuned to or invested in doing other things (buying groceries, watching television, fixing food, hobbies, other people or investing in their own desires or priorities)?

Yes, coming from neglect is destructive. But they have a choice. I believe they don't care and choose not to be emotionally connected.