The object of this crime is the equal rights of the victim among family members. The object is limited to the old, young, sick or other family members who have no independent living ability. China's marriage law clearly stipulates: "Abuse and abandonment between family members are prohibited." It also stipulates the maintenance obligations that family members should perform.
Being able to afford but refusing to fulfill the obligation of support infringes on the equal rights of the old, young, sick or unable to live independently in the family. Abandonment often poses a threat to the life and health of victims, is despised by public opinion, and also affects social stability and unity. Therefore, cracking down on the crime of abandonment will help to form a good social environment with little support for the elderly and help to protect the legitimate rights and interests of women, especially children and the elderly.