Tom, I thought a long time about this posting as I didn't wnat to come across as uncaring, but I do think your anger at the parents of the dead child is misplaced. I'm sure they just panicked and did what they thought was best. That it was the wrong decision is undisputed, but we know how the system works and when we should call, but does that apply to everyone? No, I don't think you need be angry at the parents in this case, I think their (probable) unconsolable grief will be enough punishment, don't you? Carl.