The definition of what constitutes abuse is sliding so far that soon picking one's nose in front of kids will be considered abuse worthy of State intervention!
There are definite cases in which the State needs to protect kids from their parents. But unless the kids are in physical danger, sexual danger, or their health is in jeopardy, parents should pretty much rule how their kids are raised without fear that some government agency is going to snatch the kids.
PUBLIC OPINION > Octomom's Kids Should Be Taken Away
SodaHead Celebs
2012/04/26 13:00:00
Nadya "Octomom" Suleman has 14 kids, and her money troubles are no private matter. When she posed nude for a tabloid in December, she said it was for the money. But just how bad is she hurting? Based on a handful of photographs TMZ got a hold of recently, pretty friggin' bad. Her walls are covered in graffiti, she's got training toilets out back, the kids appear dirty and pantless, and there are even some shots of a door wedged shut by a chair. It was bad enough to get the Orange County Department of Children and Family Services on the case, so we asked the public if she should lose custody.
As much as it pains some of us to say it, those kids might need stability more than they need their mommy. The pictures are bad, and her public persona doesn't do much to quell suspicion. The pictures were reportedly taken by her hairstylist, and the Top Opinion noted, "[Am I] the only one who has a problem with her being able to afford a HAIR STYLIST while her kids live this way?" There are clearly some confused priorities in place here. On the other hand, it's tough to condone prying kids from the hands of their mother, especially when you don't know the whole story. Not everyone was willing to make the call.
No Sympathy From Young Voters
Not only did the youngest voters support taking Suleman's children away from her, but pretty much every age group under 45 was two-thirds in favor. Older voters were about 21% less likely on average, but even then it was a few points below a split decision. No demographic weighed too heavily in Suleman's favor.
Not only did the youngest voters support taking Suleman's children away from her, but pretty much every age group under 45 was two-thirds in favor. Older voters were about 21% less likely on average, but even then it was a few points below a split decision. No demographic weighed too heavily in Suleman's favor.Parents Get a Little Protective
Though support for removing the kids from her custody ran well into parenting age, when we separated the parents specifically we found less enthusiasm. Parents were 21% more sympathetic to Suleman. Few parents can bear to pull kids away from their parents. Those without kids were less able to put themselves in her shoes.
Though support for removing the kids from her custody ran well into parenting age, when we separated the parents specifically we found less enthusiasm. Parents were 21% more sympathetic to Suleman. Few parents can bear to pull kids away from their parents. Those without kids were less able to put themselves in her shoes.Drinkers Don't Trust Octomom
Interestingly enough, the voters you might presume to have the most questionable judgment were significantly more likely to throw up a red flag. Drinkers were 18% more likely to say Octomom's kids should be taken away. Smokers also leaned more toward lost custody, but only by 5%.
Interestingly enough, the voters you might presume to have the most questionable judgment were significantly more likely to throw up a red flag. Drinkers were 18% more likely to say Octomom's kids should be taken away. Smokers also leaned more toward lost custody, but only by 5%.If you'd like to vote on this question, dig deeper into the demographics, or engage in existing discussion about the topic, visit our poll about Octomom. We'd love to hear from you!
Top Opinion
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cellophane 2012/04/26 16:22:09
1)My mom didn't have 8 kids at once; she did it the old fashioned way
2)my mom didn't use her kids to become famous,
3)my mom took care of her kids and didn't ever have to even think about doing porn; which by the way will be about as lucrative as the porn that "screech" from saved by the bell made
There you go; three easy reasons my mom is not like "ALL" women
When her kids grow up and find her on Redtube or Pornhub their views may change
your incompetence does not change my relationship with my balls; try again if you must
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
People `s taxes have been supporting the Queen of England and her family for 100`s of centuries. And what have they ever done? Besides live off everybody for so long..
It is disturbing that people believe that state has to take kids away even if it's too messy in the house, toddlers run around in diapers or without pants & because kids can't eat filet mignon every day, etc.
Simply disturbing that Americans believe that state can raise kids better than a biological parent.
If you have people that make the rules that believe the mission of the organization is flawed or should not exist in the first place and hire others that have the same sentiments to implement the policies and rules..... What are we to expect other than bad public policy and terrible service from CPS workers?
At least she`s not pawning them off with baby sitters and daycares. It`s a wonderful option in our society that we can choose to stay with our kids and raise them ourselves, tuck them in at night, read them stories, and make sure their safe at home. .....