Chapter
The History of Parental Rights in America
18:15 - 21:24 (03:08)
The belief that parents are the ultimate decision makers when it comes to their children is deeply ingrained in American society, particularly among conservatives. This has allowed for abuses such as the infamous "tough love" programs in the 70s and 80s to go virtually unpunished.
Clips
This podcast discusses the US government's child torture program in the 1950s and the 1960s and how it was kept concealed for a long time due to a widespread idea among conservative Americans that parents have the ultimate power over their children.
18:15 - 20:35 (02:20)
Child Torture
Summary
This podcast discusses the US government's child torture program in the 1950s and the 1960s and how it was kept concealed for a long time due to a widespread idea among conservative Americans that parents have the ultimate power over their children.
ChapterThe History of Parental Rights in America
EpisodePart Two: Elan School: The Worst 'Troubled Teen' Facility
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Two hosts joke about teaching kids how to steal catalytic converters and starting a rehab facility based on it, while one host defends the idea.
20:35 - 21:24 (00:48)
Crime
Summary
Two hosts joke about teaching kids how to steal catalytic converters and starting a rehab facility based on it, while one host defends the idea.