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WATCH:  Man who took 7-year-old son rock climbing sparks parenting debate

WATCH: Man who took 7-year-old son rock climbing sparks parenting debate

Summary

A father from Colorado took his 7-year-old son rock climbing on Yosemite's El Capitan. After this, someone reported him to child protective services, questioning how he was raising his child.

Key Facts

  • The father climbed El Capitan, a famous and difficult rock formation in Yosemite National Park, with his 7-year-old son.
  • Someone who learned about the climb contacted child protective services to check on the boy’s safety.
  • The father defended his decision to take his young son on the climb.
  • The report caused a debate about how much risk is acceptable for kids and what good parenting means.
  • Child protective services got involved because of concerns about potential danger to the child.
  • Yosemite’s El Capitan is known for being a challenging and tall rock face.
  • The situation raised questions about parents’ rights to let their children try adventurous activities.
  • This story was reported by ABC News and shared widely on social media.
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