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 .

Question: What might happen if a mother develops an addiction ?
Answer: She may develop a mental illness .She may have drowned out her childhood trauma .She may abuse her children .She may be more attentive to her children .