However, nothing you describe will approach abuse.[/QUOTE]

I would think it would be considered mental abuse. If the parents are if I understand correctly is telling him to commit suicide and calling him names and saying they disown him. You can't treat your own child that way. I would call Social Services and see what they say about it. Best intrests of the child is what should be looked at here. And clearly being in a home and being mentally abused is not in the best intrest of any child.