I think it would have been more helpful to present less biased links in the OP-the problem is that whenever I see overly emotional appeals, I cannot help but want to be skeptical and look for the statistics and facts of the situation.
Children dying and abusive situations are horrible and should be stopped-but I am not yet convinced that is commonly occuring? Again statistics would be helpful-how often does this type of therapy occur?
Biased towards what? What dichotomy was presented?
Emotions sure do get in the way of transferring information effectively and emotions also prevent the clear reception of information. You most definitely SHOULD be prompted to look for statistics and facts for yourself, there is always a bigger picture, and what with being on the internet it is quite accessible.
I'm pretty sure this practice is NOT commonplace, and if you want statisics, you can find them, but they won't justify anything. How commonplace it is is not the point.
There was no argument or proposal other than stop THIS, this being precisely what was linked, nothing more was presented for scrutiny. It was nothing LESS than an emotional appeal, and the point was to direct attention towards exactly what it directed them towards.
I'll say it again, the methods used in these video's are still practiced and the information on how to perform them is widely spread and vouched for. Parenting is probably the most difficult job in the world, looking after children is impossible to fully prepare for & manage perfectly. Parents are constantly seeking help and advice on how to resolve issues that range from simply difficult to life threatening. They need HELP, and unfortunately THIS is sold as a solution, as help. Not the ONLY help, that's not what I'm saying, but it is an option. People have clearly fallen for it already and lost their children through it.
It doesn't matter if it's commonplace, and thankfully it is not! It doesn't even matter if the basic theories are plausible. It has lead to KILLING people, in horrific, depraved ways (see SPECIFICALLY the rebirthing). LIFE IS ALL WE HAVE, we don't make it a nightmare if we can help it... we cannot afford this....
Anyone can do research into this who has the internet. The more research, the more will be revealed about how UNJUST these practices are, and that there are actually more effective, loving, and dignified ways of dealing with difficult or dangerous children out there. I will make another thread all about that. I should have made 1 in the first place.
[MENTION=7280]Lark[/MENTION] The idea wasn't to concentrate on 1 aspect of therapy in order to sensationalise it, or undermine or deflect attention away from any genuine therapy. It isn't as scandalous as you want to think.
Thank you for the helpful insight you have provided though, PLEASE continue to share your experience in this area.