Wow this is pretty upsetting..how can it happen in this day and age

[dullbird]

How could toddlers starve to death in suburbia? - National - smh.com.au (http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2008/06/17/1213468423140.html)

[Geedublya]

I couldn't read that without getting teary. I don't know what was going on in their lives, there is no reasonable explanation for this.

[edddo]

....drugs...mental illness..or both...mother's and father's

tragic

[BathurstTom]

I read this a couple of days ago, it's so hard to understand how anyone would let these poor kids suffer like this. And that's without thinking of those people who are desperate to have children but can't. Really sad.


Tom

[Tassie Hang Over]

How can this happen, Why would they do this, How can a parent neglect there children like this, I cant fathem the words to say much more,

The parents need to be thrown in a cell, With no food, no water, no fresh clothes and no contact to the outside world only with each other until there last breath leaves there no good ridden horrid bodys,

[loanrangie]

And why didnt the older siblings do or say anything, its beyond belief .

[BigJon]

My wife has a friend in Brisbane who didn't feed her newborn baby for three days straight because it was too hard to breastfeed.

Those types of people are out there, make no mistake about it.

I have long thought that breeding should require means testing and a license.

[THE BOOGER]

just unbelievable mental illness (postnatal depression) maybe but that may excuse mum to some degree but what about dad working 2 jobs maybe only sleeps at home or were they just criminal don't know. Cant blame the brothers/sisters they would believe what ever mum and dad told them:(

[bob10]

My wife has a friend in Brisbane who didn't feed her newborn baby for three days straight because it was too hard to breastfeed.

Those types of people are out there, make no mistake about it.

I have long thought that breeding should require means testing and a license.

My nephews partner recently gave birth, they pushed her out of hospital after a couple of days. No follow up, they used to keep women in for a week, or more, until the Hospital was sure the Mother could express milk, & if not, had the knowledge to bottle feed. Luckily, there is a support group of family for our new arrival, & new Mum. Even so, she is exhausted, can't imagine what it would be like without family support, or partner support. The Hospital system here is not good, now the State Gov. have said they are getting rid of 400 experienced nurses & hiring newly graduated nurses in their place. The reason? graduates cost less. Bob

[bob10]

Just had a look at the date of that article, June, 2008! No wonder I couldn't find anything in the local papers, :confused: Bob

[BigJon]

My nephews partner recently gave birth, they pushed her out of hospital after a couple of days. No follow up, they used to keep women in for a week, or more, until the Hospital was sure the Mother could express milk, & if not, had the knowledge to bottle feed. Bob

Our two girls were born at he Mount Barker Hospital in SA. Classed as a country hospital. Both times they were in for a week before coming home (two C sections) and excellent follow up support.

We never wanted to go to a big city baby factory.

[Homestar]

My nephews partner recently gave birth, they pushed her out of hospital after a couple of days. No follow up, they used to keep women in for a week, or more, until the Hospital was sure the Mother could express milk, & if not, had the knowledge to bottle feed.

Nothing new there. My Daughter is 19 and my Son is nearly 16. My Daugther was there for 4 days as she had a few minor issues, but when my Son arrived, my Wife was discharged after 2 days - thank you very much, have a nice life.

[UncleHo]

Aah! 5 years and 1 month old,that's the reason neither myself or my wife remember it, or it wasn't widely reported in Brisbane,(suppression order?) maybe.

Often if I'm watching an early TV news program originating from Sydney and if there is a crime report with vision from Qld the perps face is often shown,but the Brisbane evening program will have the face pictulated.

[dullbird]

Yeah I never realised it was old either as a friend of mine shared it with me on facebook as I hadnt seen the news wrongly accepted it as being new

[bobslandies]

Yeah I never realised it was old either as a friend of mine shared it with me on facebook as I hadnt seen the news wrongly accepted it as being new

Nothing much has changed Lou, going by some of the recent horrendous reports - and it is not like some of these children were "unknown" to be at risk.......with multiple reports to DOCS, etc.........:no2:

Bob

[justinc]

And it is probably going to be a more common occurrence, as families battle with 'society', unemployment, and the accompanying money troubles etc. The loss of hope, drug addictions, and domestic violence desensitise people to living a normal life. Inevitably it is the children that suffer, sometimes unspeakable acts.

JC

[bob10]

Nothing new there.

Perhaps not where you are, but certainly not the norm here, years ago, Bob

[Cobber]

Just terrible :(:(

[Tank]

What sentence did the parents get, anyone know? Regards Frank.

[bob10]

And it is probably going to be a more common occurrence, as families battle with 'society', unemployment, and the accompanying money troubles etc. The loss of hope, drug addictions, and domestic violence desensitise people to living a normal life. Inevitably it is the children that suffer, sometimes unspeakable acts.

JC
Years ago, we had very little, in the way of material things. But, we had Family, with a definite structure. That structure seems to be fractured in many families today. Without the Family bond, keeping the group tight, & under some control, you get habits such as alcohol abuse, substance abuse, violence, all without close scrutiny, without any form of oversight by concerned close family members. Problems, such as unemployment, and all that comes with that, soon take on a life of their own. Start drinking, lose your license, lose your job, take it out on the ones you love, lose your family, and so on. A close family structure is one of the most important anchors of our society. It seems to me we, as a people, were happier with a lot less material things, but with a strong family structure & values. We lose those values at our peril, Bob

[V8Ian]

It must take a while for the news to reach the boonies eh Lou? :p

Sunnybank is an upper/middle class area with an unusually high proportion of Asians, particularly Chinese and Vietnamese. I'm not saying this family were Asian but if they are, maybe the extended family support is missing. If as the father claims, not to have seen the toddlers for six months, then it's a highly disfunctional family.

[bobslandies]

It certainly does look like the mother became completely overloaded and whilst she can be sympathised with in that situation the alleged lack of concern by the father has no excuse.

Still before the courts so let's not get too emotional on here please.

Bob

[Eevo]

should have a licence before you can have kids

[dullbird]

Sounds like the court date is actually this month!!! in 3 days time

Court date set for couple accused of starving twins to death (http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/court-date-set-for-couple-accused-of-starving-twins-to-death-20130508-2j6uq.html)

[Tank]

I hope the bastards were in custodial remand and not free on bail, Regards Frank.