Why exactly do the parents have to take parenting classes? What evidence has the state provided to warrant such a waste of time? Putting religious differences aside, it seems to me the order to take parenting classes is some sort of vindication to CPS that they weren't completely out of line.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080602/...gamist_retreat
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SAN ANGELO, Texas - A judge on Monday ordered the return of more than 400 children taken from their parents at a polygamist group's ranch, following the state Supreme Court ruling that the state's seizure of the youngsters wasn't justified.
The order signed by Texas District Judge Barbara Walther allowed parents to begin picking up their children from foster care at 10 a.m. CDT.
In exchange for regaining custody, the parents are not being allowed to leave Texas without court permission and must participate in parenting classes. They were also ordered not to interfere with any child abuse investigation and to allow the children to undergo psychiatric or medical exams if required.
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