Summary

The episode looks at Dr. Emil Ahangarzadeh's article which discusses the alarming rise of parents relinquishing custody of their children. He attributes this trend to several interconnected factors: inadequate school discipline policies, a society that often excuses misbehavior, insufficient support systems for struggling families, and economic pressures. The episode highlights the devastating emotional toll on parents and the negative consequences for children and schools. A cited investigation reveals that in many U.S. states, parents are forced to relinquish custody to access necessary mental healthcare for their children, exposing systemic failures in the support system. Ahangarzadeh ultimately calls for societal changes to address these issues.

https://dottore.substack.com/p/custody-relinquishment?r=71rzs

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