Tag: parenting
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Oregon Lawmaker Revives Foster Youth Rights Bill After Gov. Kotek’s Veto
An Oregon lawmaker reintroduces legislation aiming to expand rights for foster children, previously vetoed by Governor Kotek due to cost and legal concerns. The bill seeks to enhance care standards, but critics argue existing system failures must be addressed first. The renewed push reflects ongoing public pressure for meaningful reform in Oregon’s foster care system.
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Idaho’s Child Welfare Debate: Protection, Profit, and the Limits of State Power
A heated debate in Idaho raises questions about the effectiveness of child welfare, with critics claiming it prioritizes family separation over protection. The child welfare system is influenced by federal funding that rewards removals. Recent legal challenges and high-profile cases like Baby Cyrus emphasize tensions between parental rights and state intervention, revealing systemic flaws.
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Utah Mother Allegedly Flees to Europe With Four Children, Igniting Renewed Fears Over Parental Abduction and System Failures
A Utah parental abduction case involves Elleshia Anne Seymour, who allegedly took her four children overseas, violating custody agreements. As they remain missing, the case highlights failures in family court enforcement and passport systems. Advocates stress the importance of safeguarding parental rights and preventing unlawful international travel in custody disputes.
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California Did This First: What Colorado’s New Custody Ruling Reveals About a Longstanding Legal Trend
The Colorado Court of Appeals recently allowed prosecutors to charge a felony per child for violating custody orders, aligning with California’s long-established legal framework. While this approach emphasizes individual harm to each child, it raises concerns over excessive prosecutorial power during family crises, prompting questions about state intervention in vulnerable situations.
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The Psychiatric Weapon: How Mental Health Was Turned into a Weapon of Control
California’s family court system exploits psychological diagnoses to control parents, particularly those with ADHD and PTSD, turning mental health into profit. Through a network of unlicensed evaluators and therapists, parents face financial burdens while their traumas are weaponized against them. Brenna Gano’s case exemplifies systemic dysfunction, showcasing the urgent need for reform.
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California’s AB 495: A “Family Preparedness” Plan or a Backdoor Attack on Parental Rights?
California’s Assembly Bill 495, marketed as a way to assist families in crisis, raises alarm among critics for its vague language allowing almost anyone to become a child’s caregiver without parental consent or oversight. This bill potentially undermines parental rights, creates risks for children, and simplifies the process for potential predators to exploit loopholes.
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