[Jon M]

From my biased viewpoint, I think our government and possibly society as a whole has been gradually phasing out any financial and moral support for both familiy as an institution and parents individually.

The law is vastly weighted against those in sensitive, responsible positions with children in their care.. parents and teachers being my prime examples.

Media coverage of paedophilia and violent abuse.. has in my mind been partly responsible for the often highly reactionary and over the top policies, that are popping up all the time.
Yes, horrible things happen, and evil people need to be prevented from injuring and scarring children, but the answer isn't to condemn all families to this sort of suspicion.. it's to make parenting and families a more socially valuable and vital role in the media.

I am more worried every day about my possible future parenthood and the pitfalls that seem to be opening up infront of me.
Not that I would let these things stop me from having kids.. but I'm certainly not taking the issue lightly.