It’s disturbing when the news consists of listing things without thinking. This stirs the pot and builds mountains out of a molehills. The existence of “fake news” is rooted in poor editing.

This story thread is based on people shaking the heads about the BC Children’s Ministry. The father writes a blog about the nanny state. The molehill is created. Is there a problem with the Ministry investigating a report? No, the expectation is that the Ministry treats all reports seriously.

The mountain grows on an underreported fact. “The letter also says there are no child-protection concerns, that the children are "safe in your care" and that his file is closed” indicates that the father was looking for fodder for his blog. The media was happy to oblige him since they play the same game. They need “news” to fill space.

Provincial age limits can be justified as providing a safe harbour. Parents have hired babysitters below the minimum age. Their decision, like speeding, puts them at risk.