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When Asking for a Math Tutor Costs You Your Child: The Hidden Eugenics of Modern Welfare States

Disability, Parenthood and Social Work

Rahel More

Imagine waking up in a hospital bed days after giving birth, only to find your newborn has been legally taken by the state. This isn't a crime story—it's the reality for parents with learning difficulties in some of the world's most advanced welfare systems. Dr. Rahel More's groundbreaking book, 'Disability, Parenthood and Social Work' (2021), exposes a shocking truth: the same systems designed to protect the vulnerable are systematically separating families. From forced contraception in institutions to online hate where 80% of opposition relies on false genetic myths, we trace the hidden machinery of eugenics rebranded as 'child welfare.' Discover how asking for a tutor can trigger a custody battle, why 36% of disabled parents in Germany lose their children, and the disturbing 'help trap' where seeking support destroys your family. This isn't just about a marginalized group—it's about how neoliberal society commodifies parenthood and decides who deserves to raise a child. Watch to understand the silent crisis at the heart of modern social work.