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The source article from "The Oregonian" paints a much bleaker assessment of the parents abilities. "According to child welfare records provided by the couple,
by legostormtroopr 9y ago
The source article from "The Oregonian" paints a much bleaker assessment of the parents abilities.
"According to child welfare records provided by the couple, Ziegler "has been sleeping with the baby on the floor and almost rolled over on him. There were also reports that Eric is easily frustrated and often forgets to feed his dog.""
Its sad, but the question we need to ask is, does the government have an obligation to provide the best opportunity for the child? If so, given that the mothers mother is dead and her father is quite old, and that both parent suffer difficulties, maybe this is the least worst option for the child and the parents.
http://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/index.ssf/2017/07/parents_with_intellectual_disa.html http://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/index.ssf/2...
- krapp 9y ago>Its sad, but the question we need to ask is, does the government have an obligation to provide the best opportunity for the child? I don't think so. The government has the obligation to preserve the general welfare and public order - providing opportunities for any particular child is entirely the obligation of their parents and community. Unless there's an actual law being broken - and as far as I know, being mentally incapacitated is no crime, and according to the article, there were no signs of abuse - then the government shouldn't get involved.
- drewrv 9y ago"Reason" always does this. They cherry pick and exaggerate like crazy.