Reply #24: My 8 year old weighs 71 pounds

[joeglow3]

That is what he weighed in at his wrestling tournament. He also plays baseball, basketball, soccer, swimming & football. I understand not everyone can afford the time to participate in these (all of the places he participates at offer free sports for low income). That said, there would have to be some pretty fucking HUGH special circumstances for this to not be justified. And any of those special circumstances would be so in your face, I can't imagine them being missed.

I agree we need to see all the facts, but I would bet my life savings it was the best decision. In this case, I do not give 2 fucks about the parent and any negative consequences the kids face are outweighed by this thing called living (let alone living a happy life).