Father's Folly: A Cautionary Tale of Parental Judgment The recent incident in which a father left his seven year old son alone on Mount Fuji, Japan's iconic and treacherous mountain, has sparked widespread outrage and concern.
The boy was stranded for over three hours in the fog and rain with only a snack and a soft drink to sustain him before being taken into police custody.
This egregious example of parental negligence raises questions about the judgment of some parents when balancing their own interests with the safety and well being of their children.