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Parenting & Family > Motherhood > On Separating Children from Mothers
 

On Separating Children from Mothers

I'm a little upset about what's going on down in Texas with the Morman sect compound thing. At first, I thought it was good that this ultra religious group was exposed. Of course, the rumors of polygamy and early marriages then got out of hand.

Now, it's a full blown mess. DNA testing is the least of it. What really bothers me is the forced separation of the innocent children from their parents. Whether one agrees or disagrees with how these people raise their children, it's just plain wrong to split up families.

Here is another case of how the culture of our society dictates mores ("mor-ays"). The Old Order German Baptists that live in my community live a life that is different from the norm, but that doesn't mean we should be removing their children from them and ostracize their cult. That's what has happened to the Texas Adventists.

We have reversed the rule, innocent 'til proven guilty. Shame on us. How does Judge Steve feel?

posted on Apr 26, 2008 6:37 AM ()

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They should have kept the mothers and children together, and removed the
men! And after getting every one of them out, they should be forbidden
to have contact with the females ever again. And, are these men with multiple wives working to support them? It takes a lot of money to feed
and clothe that many children--bet welfare takes care of the whole bunch.
comment by susil on May 9, 2008 12:33 PM ()
This is essentially a story of some men who men believe they are entitled to sex with others who are unable to say no. Of course it's our business!
Why would we punish the children by separating them from their mothers? Is it really punishment if those mothers are teaching their children they must say yes to that sex? Women who are not in that religion are arrested and imprisoned for allowing their children to be used sexually. This is no different!
What if the men were sacrificing all 13-year-old blue-eyed-blond virgins. Would our society stand back and say, well, it's their religion...
comment by catdancer on May 2, 2008 5:26 AM ()
Those mothers aren't protecting their children, at worst they are encouraging the rape of their daughters and at best ignoring it. Our federal, state and probably local governments all have laws against child labor and child sexual abuse, so I agree with the decision to remove those children from both parents - neither one was parenting in my book. The children may be innocent now, but how long would the girls remain there if left in that situation?
comment by catdancer on May 2, 2008 5:07 AM ()
What a great discussion! It is nice to read diversified opinions expressed respectfully.
comment by frogfenatic on Apr 27, 2008 10:47 PM ()
If the kids stay with their indoctrinated parents, they have no hope of ever overcoming the brain washing they've endured. After a period of treatment, if the parents accept that children should be children and deserve love, protection, care and innocence, then their children should be allowed to go back - if they choose.
comment by clovis on Apr 27, 2008 3:16 PM ()
Looserobes... it wasn't a lecture, it was a commonsense and caring paragraph. Why did you never stand for public office?
comment by clovis on Apr 27, 2008 3:14 PM ()
We are supposed to have freedom of religion, right? It is too bad that teenagers are bearing children but I know something about religious fanatacism. If you are born into a religion and it is impressed upon you day and night, you buy into it willingly. Just as in the situation at Waco,the government has made another mess. Just my opinion..they should have left well enough alone.
comment by elderjane on Apr 27, 2008 6:38 AM ()
I agree that all our laws are somehow being thrown out... innocent until proven guilty; freedom of religion... of course, the children's safety must be considered at all times, but don't you think that if warned, the moms would be especially careful, until they could be scrutinized for signs or any history of abuse?
comment by sunlight on Apr 26, 2008 5:55 PM ()
Assuming they can figure out which kids go with which moms... I would then treat it as any other child welfare situation, i.e., does the mom have (a) the child's best interest at heart, and (b) the capacity to put the cult's indoctrination and bizarre beliefs aside in order to properly raise the child, and (c) the ability to independently care for her child? Failing that, I don't see how they can not utilize foster care to attempt to prepare these poor kids for the real world.
comment by looserobes on Apr 26, 2008 10:17 AM ()
ps.... I am going to start tilling my garden tomorrow! YAY!
comment by greeneyedgemini on Apr 26, 2008 9:50 AM ()
I agree about splitting the children from their moms...It is a sad story any way you look at it, and I hope it turns out well for these families!
comment by greeneyedgemini on Apr 26, 2008 9:50 AM ()
I agree, this is just bad in all sorts of ways.
comment by elfie33 on Apr 26, 2008 7:30 AM ()

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