[Diddle E. Squat]

spoiled food, animal feces and drug paraphernalia

C'mon, do you or anyone you know have any of these items regularly sitting around the house?

All 3 are health hazards, I'd say that qualifies as a problem. It is possible to catch diseases just from breathing in the dust from feces.

[Pan_Yans Wife]

Fortunately, all the kids appear to be healthy and well cared for. Then, what is the definition of squalor?

I agree with you, that's why you have to read both the part I quoted, and then my reply. Because in my mind, I think these children were not being cared for. Squalor does not add to the health and safety of children. The drug paraphenalia worries me, too.

[Old Professer]

Think about what you just said the next time your cat rubs all over your face while you're trying to sleep.