When Paranoia Invades the Family Home Recent letters published in Slate's "Care and Feeding" column reveal a disturbing trend: many parents struggle to balance protecting their children from harm with maintaining relationships with eccentric family members.
A grandmother's conviction that her deceased son has been reincarnated into her grandson is causing concern for the child's well being, while another mother in law's paranoia about satellite mind control has turned her home into a bizarre and anxiety provoking environment.
These letters highlight the challenges of navigating complex family dynamics when parents have differing views on how to handle these situations.