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Standing in Place of the Parents - Overruling Biological Parents

There are times when I overrule Matthew’s biological parents, but I never do it lightly, even when I’m mad at them. I’ve gone to great lengths to find out what they wanted for Matthew, to understand their views, their values, and their personal desires for their son. I’m sure I don’t know all that they [...]

Posted on April 16th, 2009 under Biology vs. Good Samaritan. Tags: , , , , . Comments: None

In Loco Parentis - Self-Examination and Relationships with the Biological Parents

Not all parents who step away from parenting are bad people. Many of these individuals have found themselves in very tough situations, and stepping away to let someone else handle it for a while is sometimes the best choice. When placing their child with a friend or someone they trust, it is a huge leap [...]

Posted on April 14th, 2009 under In Loco Parentis - The Experience. Tags: , , , . Comments: None

Standing in place of the parent, or acting parent, or "in loco parentis" is a big job that comes with a unique set challenges. I created this blog to share my story and my experiences with those who find themselves in a similiar situation. I look forward to hearing your comments!
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