[familyop]

I’ll explain it well enough. The doctrine of Parens Patriae should be abolished. It doesn’t belong in a free nation.

[robowombat]

Perhaps not but it was enunciated in England in the 16th century and was thus incorporated into the common law heritage of the U.S. The frequency of its abuse would be interesting to know. The fake ‘satanic ritual abuse’ hysteria of the 70’s and 80’s certainly makes this doctrine a problematical one.

[robowombat]

Can you provide something on this part of the statement?

‘to sell to pathological, false parents’