A parent 's death is not the only cause of abandonment fears in a child . Often mothers are depressed , mentally ill or addicted to alcohol and illicit drugs . They are unable to fathom the needs of their child and provide consistent loving parenting .

OPTIONS:
I. The child may have lost a parent early in life ..
II. The child may be experiencing a normal life ..
III. The child may be experiencing stability ..
IV. The child may be experiencing a good life ..
Q: Why may a child be suffering from drug and alcohol abuse ?
I.