Because at this point, it's not about enabling. It's about reducing the risk of harm to those kids. A woman can only go on like this for so long before something tragic has the potential to happen. An under-supervised child accidentally hurting him/herself or worse.
I agree CPS (or whichever agency is in place in CA) should be involved. Unfortunately, as evidenced by the children who fall into the cracks every year, that does not always happen and/or help.
Gee, if only somebody was willing to come and give ME free childcare.
I definitely think CPS should be involved. If she can't handle and support her kids, then she probably shouldn't have them. People shouldn't be expected to give up their free time and show up to babysit 14 kids without any compensation at all. We could ALL use a break now and then... but nobody comes to help me out for free.
If the kids are in danger because of her, then they need to be removed. It would happen to anyone else - they wouldn't get free help, the kids would simply be removed. What does she think is going to happen when they're all teenagers?? It seems like most people think it would be in the best interest of all if the kids were taken away from her. Why should other people have to sacrifice for her decision?
Last I heard, she had kicked out the free help she did have... she could always hire somebody, instead of buying pools and plastic surgery and clothing for herself... This is what makes it difficult for anyone to want to support this woman...
I know the kids are the innocent ones. But if they are truly in danger, they need to be removed from the home. The public need not bend over backwards to help her out... JMO. Any financial help doesn't seem to even go to her kids - she seems to spend it on herself. Sending her nannies will just let her get out and dress up and have a good time while somebody else is stuck at home dealing with her decision to have so many kids.