You have the right to disown your children once they reach the age of majority. A parent has the legal right to financially and emotionally abandon their own children. People have the same right to reject more distant relatives, acquaintances, and love partners. In most states, if you abandon your child you would lose your right to see them again. However, if you do so with the intent to never contact them again, then you have permanently abandoned your child and are no longer allowed to see them or have any contact with them. States vary in how they define "abandonment" of a child. Some states require that you live separate from the child, while others require only that you not provide financial support. In some states, staying in the same house as the child does not constitute abandonment, but moving out and failing to communicate thereafter would. You should check the laws of your state regarding abandonment to make sure you have fulfilled your obligation to your child. If you are unsure about whether or not you have abandoned your child, contact an attorney who specializes in family law for advice. Parents have a duty to protect their children from harm. If a parent knows that someone intends to abuse or neglect their child, they should tell someone about it. Parents also have a duty to accept responsibility for the actions of their children.