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Mom placed on child abuse registry after letting child collect goose feathers
Original: A pregnant mom let her 5-year-old stay outside to collect goose feathers – and was placed on the child abuse and neglect registry
A pregnant mother has been added to her state's child abuse and neglect registry after she allowed her 5-year-old to stay outside collecting goose feathers. The case has drawn attention as an example of what critics see as overly harsh child protective interventions over ordinary childhood independence, sparking debate about where the line between neglect and free-range parenting should be drawn.
Why now: The seemingly minor nature of the parenting decision compared with the severe punishment is fueling debate about child welfare standards.
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- A pregnant mom let her 5-year-old stay outside to collect goose feathers – and was placed on the child abuse and neglect registry · Nonstop Local News
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