Could this be an abusive situation?

[SmartBlondeGPhB]

Sorry to those who have said otherwise, but from someone who volunteers with a domestic violence organization, this is a classic case of "learning the behavior". It's very common for a children in DV situations to think that the behavior they see is perfectly acceptable and to copy it. And in a DV situation, the verbal abuse is often worse than the physical stuff. It's all about control.

I would call a domestic violence hotline, they can probably give you a host of local resources/options to pursue and the police should be at the top of the list. Staying away may be your best option, but that's for you to decide.