A child's cry for Attention

What is the difference between a child's "Cry for Attention", and a child's cry for help. 

The listener.  A child has the God give right to love and attention of their parents or guardians.  A child deprived of the love and attention of their parent will begin to act out.

A Parent who doesn't want to be troubled by their children will say, "It's just a cry for attention.  Don't feed it." 

A Parent who genuinely loves their children will realize they need to at least spend more time with their child to make a difference.