Many times parents say such things when they are angry or frustrated and then forget about what they said. Children don't forget. You may not even realize the damage you can do to your children. Children tend to believe what their parents tell them. And what children believe about themselves and those around them is what they become.
Words can hurt.
Words can do damage to your children that leave long scars. This is abuse, emotional abuse. It is the most widespread form of child abuse and the least reported and treated. Divorce, custody, child support, and visitation are subjects that lead many parents to abuse their children. The worst hurt is the emotional hurt inflicted upon children of divorce.