[Happy2BMe]

What is it with these mothers who turn from the most powerful instinct in nature (self-preservation and protecting their young) to killing their own children?

It's popping up much more recently than in past history - even here in the U.S.

[friendly]

Either schizophrenia, or (more likely) untreated post-partum psychosis, big time.

[lawdude]

" It's popping up much more recently than in past history - even here in the U.S."

Don't agree. It is being REPORTED much more recently than in past history - even here in the U.S.

I do recall instances of mothers (both meanings) killing or trying to kill their children as a kid in the 40's-50's. Difference is we didn't then have FOX news blasting the same crap 24/7. There may be more statistically but back then, troubled mothers could go to a neighbor, a church, a friend or a relative for solace. Today, mothers are trained (brainwashed) to believe only government can help, but 'nana' state worker is never around.

FOX does a great job of telling it like it is politically, but their social agenda is pitiful and reeks of "checkout counter" tabloidism!