I’m writing a story, but I need a word to describe somone in it who cares more about what their kid does than the child themself. Sorry if I messed up any grammar within that question.
Just to clarify, the 1st person cares more about the other’s actions than the other’s well being.
Once again I apologize for any incorrect grammar.
Best Answer
Robot. 'He treated his child unfeelingly, as if it were a robot, there merely to do his bidding, only criticising when things were wrong, caring not at all for the child's own feelings or needs'
Or Slave. A person with no rights who is owned by another.
'He treated the child as his personal slave...'
Automaton Doll Puppet Made of wood Heart of stone Painted doll Jemima (a kind of doll, the name also references slavery which might be appropriate). Jemima doll - these originally are black dolls based on 'Aunt Jemima' a slave woman archetype
Pinocchio The Tin Man
Pinocchio and The Tin Man are stories in which the feeling is missing - but later acquired, that you could possibly reference or plunder from.
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