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Look, there does not have to be a law or reg encompassing thisbspecific conduct. CPS has to investigate allegations of "child neglect," which is broadly defined. They had to check their databases and interview the kids to assess whether they were in danger. Given that this family has an open file, that would have taken a while.  All told, 5 hours is not an unreasonable time to assess whether the kids were in danger. If the parents object then they should have been more careful about observing community norms about the capacity of childreb to be alone. Similarly if they were a family that chose to defy community norms by giving harsh spankings and punishment, they should expect to be scrutinized for possible abuse. They are the ones deliberately choosing to flout norms about child safety, so it is hypocritical in the maximum for them to act like victims when they attract attention. [/quote]

They are not acting like victims when they attract attention. They are acting like victims when the police pick their children up, take the children to CPS, don't tell the parents where the children are, and hold the children for 6 hours. Which is what they're suing about. Good for them.

As for flouting norms -- speak for yourself. They're not my norms.[/quote]

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