I am sure the parents went through hell but the boy suffered 1000X that with a hell of his own. These stupid parents put him and his ordeal on public view. Maybe when he is an adult, he would have wanted to do this. When he has healed (if he ever does, which I doubt). My heart bleeds for this damaged child and with parent like he has the damage is still happening.
This boy has amazing parents and because of them, I think he has a much better change of overcoming his trauma. No, I don't think I would do what they are doing, but I wouldn't criticize them. If I criticized everyone who did things differently than I would, I'd have nothing kind to say about anyone.