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Originally Posted by thelowlanders
I would feel quite blessed to simply get to visit with them if I screwed up and got mine taken away. It would never cross my mind to demand multiple things.
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You have to keep in mind that they have the legal right to visit their kids. This isn't a blessing or a gift--it's a legal right protected by the 14th Amendment. The only way to end visits is if it can be proven in a court of law that those visits are not in the best interests of the child.
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It is not in the best interest of the child. Usually that is what the parents are being trained for because they aren't aware of the correct, healthy way to raise children. Perhaps, instead of following their every request, they should be teaching them about moderation, so the children can return sooner to a safe and calm environment.
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I know what a pain it is to be being bossed around by the bparents. But I don't see anything inappropriate for kids to have a haircut, a pediatrician's visit, or to have pictures taken. Those are all pretty normal things. I know my kids do all those things. So arguing that they aren't "correct or healthy" probably isn't going to get you very far.
I totally empathize with the feeling of having your life dictated by crazy people. See how far you can accommodate them, and then work out a plan with the caseworker. Surely there's some middle ground.