I saw the video. It definitely shows bad parenting. The definiton of abuse is to misuse. Children definitely shouldn’t be used to draw attention to parents or to make some political statement.
Alot of kids are abused in some ways (ie the parents use them in ways they shouldn’t). Putting them in pageants that they hate so mommy can relive her glory days, pressure them into a college, make them solely responsible for their siblings, teach them to cuss and burp because they think it is funny, buy them stuff instead of loving them. ALL OF THAT IS ABUSE as defined by the dictionary.
The problem is that CPS should investigate PHYSICAL and SEXUAL abuse. I don’t want to be investigated because someone doesn’t like the way I am raising my kids and I don’t want others investigated for the same reason. CPS is dangerous. They have ALOT of authority that is regularly abused. They have NO accountability. They can take your kids on a whim. If a parent has done something against the law, let the police deal with it. If they haven’t LEAVE THE PARENTS AND THE KIDS ALONE.
You are right about CPS.
However - it may be a good idea to limit this family’s access to mylar and helium.
And maybe a few other things ought to be added to that list.
Then you have to change the laws!
Florida Code Section 39.202, 205; 39.201; 39.01(2)
What Constitutes Abuse Willful or threatened act resulting in physical, mental, or sexual injury or harm, causing or likely to cause impairment of physical, mental, or emotional health
Mandatory Reporting Required By Physician, mental health professional, spiritual practitioner, school teacher, social worker, law enforcement officer, judge Basis of Report of Abuse/neglect One who knows or has reasonable cause to suspect neglect, abuse, or abandonment
To Whom Reported Department of Children and Family Services Penalty for Failure to Report or False Reporting Misdemeanor in 1st degree; if knowingly made false report: felony in 3rd degree