One of the hard things about foster parenting is seeing all of the crap that kids have to go through because of the lousy choices their parents make. I struggle with the system being so careful of protecting the parents rights but not as vigilant when it comes to what is best for the kids. I know the issue can be debated endlessly and a lot of it just depends on which side you are looking at it from, but today, from my point of view, I see kids getting abused and bounced around from home to home because mom and/or dad just won't, or can't, do what it takes to make a good home for them, and the state supporting the parents instead of the kids. These kids will live with the effects of their parents choices for the rest of their lives. My small effort in changing the lives of a few of these kids seems miniscule compared to what needs to be done. But I am so lucky to be a part of it- I sure do love my kids!