I thoroughly enjoyed your story, I think it has more parts, but even if this is the end, it was a very well written story, and a topic that is difficult to contend with. There will always be mothers and fathers taking advantage of their children, there will always be people taking advantage of people. Governments are not the answer, I do not think churches are the answer either. It is the people, the community.

People no longer want to take the "time" to learn about or help people with their problems. Most of it is out of fear of becoming like them if they lose their job.

Just think, most people would not be putting themselves or their family in financial jeopardy by feeding a street family for one day or two and providing a little teaching/education if that is what is needed. If the parent is so far gone then the community should step in to protect the children.

I know it is a tough call, and one that not even "developed" countries have solved.