Enormous Re­sources Invested In Society

Undoubtedly, enormous re­sources have been invested in society to ensure that our children thrive and climb the social ladder. This has been by and large a successful project and, yet, despite this huge injection of capital, disturbing stories are heard of children who persist in leaving school with limited skills or any tangible inclination of wanting to pursue further education.

Some would be quick to criticise the government for this and ask for more money to be thrown at the problem. I firmly believe that poor parenting and an ever-increasing consumer culture are eroding these children’s sense of values and failing to give them the right skills to lead a successful life.

If you are privileged enough to peek into people’s lives you will quickly realise that raising healthy, well developed children who thrive at school and aspire to succeed has nothing to do with having money but plenty to do with successful parenting and here is where on often hear the words ‘Unfair Parent’

When someone speaks of an “unfit parent” an image of an abusive and/or neglectful mother or father often comes to mind. But what is really meant by an unfit parent according to law? Is an unfit parent someone who simply abuses his/her children or shows serious neglect? And what are the consequences of a parent being declared unfit?

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