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[edit] Ethics in Foster Care
Why doesn't anyone talk about Ethics in this very sensitive subject? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 213.217.233.144 (talk) 17:06, 8 October 2008 (UTC)
- This is a valid point. I am disturbed by the discussion in this article which argues against the inclusion of material that would suggest criticism or praise of the foster care system, as if there were an entirely subjective subject matter. While I do think there can be disagreements on a subject matter, it is important that an encyclopedic article illustrate even that uncertainty.
- Rather than censoring the viewpoints of those who would criticize or praise the foster care system (on the basis that their views aren't 'representative'), we should use unsupported praise or criticism to direct us to more large scale, valid sources which can help us gain a broad understanding of the subject matter. The foster care system seems to be one with both notable successes and flaws. It is not one without the the other, and shouldn't be treated as such. -Lyc. cooperi (talk) 07:40, 26 January 2009 (UTC)
[edit] US-centric nature of article revised
I have not gone through the history and checked for the censorship suggested by several comments on this talk page (which may show to be true, given that (one? several?) of the users involved in edit wars had several sock puppets and a history of very biased, dogmatic conduct on this topic). I have tried to stay relatively neutral to adding or removing content. What I have done is move most content in the article which is specific to data originating in the U.S. under the U.S. section and re-organized said section to separate the basic legal structure from the social effects which have been recognized and criticized of it. -Lyc. cooperi (talk) 08:00, 26 January 2009 (UTC)
[edit] First hand insight
I was stolen and in foster care for 10 years. No one knows the truths of foster care better then those of us who have been threw it first hand. So by removing posts from people like myself. Not only do you push ignorance and you stop any chance at making the system better for every one, but you stop any chance at us all having a system we can all be proud of.. I understand it's offensive to some but that does not make it less true or make it go way.. only by caring and looking at the facts and the stories of those of us who survived will you understand the reality of what you are pushing onto little kids.. and innocent families... while allowing those who do need the systems help to suffer... making this one sided is low... I am part of a class action law suit for just this reason... and work with those who were traumatized by the foster care system... trying to come to terms with what they went threw...
it's disgusting and those who delete our additions should be ashamed..
Our experiences trump your opinions...
....and get ready to sit there for a few days
I'm writing a paper about what needs to be improved about the system - the entirety, from kids, families, social workers, group homes, organizations to anything else I come across in my research. If you or anyone who has a story would like to share it with me for my paper, no names will be mentioned, please email me at mycatlovesme @ gmail.com When I am done with my paper, I'll come back and help fix up this article. WindmillObsessed (talk) 19:36, 5 April 2009 (UTC)
[edit] Foster Care Umbrella
I think it should be noted that the foster care system includes children placed in group homes, institutional facilities, and living under supervised independent living arrangements. Foster homes, in which an outside person or relative cares for a child is just one example, children in the Foster Care System should be defined by those who are in living arrangements under government supervision. By making the entire article about foster homes and not the foster care system is not accurate. I'm not sure how to go about changing this but hopefully someone will and help me out... —Preceding unsigned comment added by 216.165.95.70 (talk) 02:28, 31 March 2009 (UTC)
This comment is specific to a country (I don't know which one). It does not relate to Australia. Could people wanting to make comment be more specific about where their knowledge lies rather than assuming Wikipedia is all about their country. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 122.110.37.119 (talk) 06:49, 1 July 2009 (UTC)
