Episode

510 - When Governments Replace Parents

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The Constitution Study podcast
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Feb 16, 2026
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Summary

We've all heard of the Nanny State, when government stops representing the people and tries to parent them. While there have been many attempts over the years for states to take over the parenting role of children, all with good intentions of course. However they never seem to learn that when the state tries to act as the parent, they not only fail, but often abuse the very children they claim to protect.