The third gun was illegally purchased under already existing laws. Criminals who intend to use weapons will not be dissuaded by a few additional laws, but when it comes to protecting children that reality is ignored. There is a crisis brewing that involves our children, but it is not to be solved by a new law or government-sponsored program. It is a crisis of disconnection, kids from their families and families from their government. Step by step, parents have relinquished their authority over the education, counseling, and even feeding of their children to a government that has expanded to fill that role.
Public schools are no longer accountable to parents, and often act in disregard of parental rights.
Government has come to see itself as an equal or even primary partner in the upbringing and protection of children. Recent policies seem to be based on the assumption that parents are the least likely contributors to their child's well-being. According to the risk rating, these unlicensed caseworkers propose weekly visits to the mother's home to further evaluate the family while offering parenting training and recommendations for participation in other social-service programs. Mothers who refuse the service risk being reported to their state or county Department of Children's Services. Aside from a six-week training course, these caseworkers have little relevant education.