January 2009 Archives

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Last month we saw our community react to the news story of the unfortunately named 3-year-old Adolf Hitler who was denied a personalized birthday cake. Many felt that naming a child "Adolf Hitler" was essentially child abuse, with some going so far as to say the children should be removed from this home. The tyke, along with his two younger sisters, were removed by New Jersey's Division of Youth and Family Services, but it was unknown what, if any, charges prompted the action.

Our Playgroup moms are sharing their thoughts on the latest news in this saga:

"If they only took the kid because of his unfortunate name... that's ridiculous! If there was actual abuse in the home, then it is good for the children. While the parents seem unconventional, and a little strange, that doesn't make them bad parents." -- hoover07

"In my opinion, naming your child after one of the worst, most inhumane people in history, and naming another child 'Arayan Nation' is a form of child abuse.  And that makes them bad parents... Family services doesn't remove children for having bad names, if that were the case, half of Hollywood would have lost custody already.  There has to be something going on in that home." -- jenthebrat

"I personally view the names as a form of abuse. Before seeing this I have often scratched my head in wonder and think... 'where did people come up with that name?' It's very clear where they came up with those names and purely inspired by hate." -- valerie_1010

What do you think? Are extreme and vulgar names a form a child abuse and should parents be held accountable? Sound off here!