Just like in every field, there are good CPS workers and bad ones. It just happens that in that field, the bad ones can end up costing a child their life. The bad ones also happen to be the only ones who end up in the news. There are a lot of good ones out there as well. I agree with who ever it was that said CPS was in a no win situation. They hear excuses about not knowing or not realizing all the time. If they believed everyone of those excuses, a lot of kids would probably get hurt! I agree it was an over reaction, but put yourself in the position of the person investigating. Also, in order for a child to be removed, the court has to grant permission. The CPS worker presents what they have, state they would like to remove the child(ren) and the court agrees or disagrees.
Yes, I think the father made an honest mistake, but I also believe people come down way too hard on CPS in general. Don't sterotype all workers as being bad, and try to put yourself in the position of hearing all the excuses and having to make split second decisions all the time, knowing that if you're wrong a child could die and/or the media will be all over you.
