Unpopular opinion and probably will get lots of hatred but whatever
I don't think the mother should keep her children. She is obviously not in a suitable state to take care of anyone (not to mention all five of them) financially.
Her children of course shouldn't be taken away. Just stay somewhere that can provide them necessity like food, clothes shoes,...
She can visit them daily or so.
The children will be in better condition and the mother can focus on finding a job and such to improve her life so she can have her kids back in the future.
It’s this premesis which leads to the lost generations. This affected primarily aboriginal and native communities, wherein children from impoverished homes were easily displaced if parents couldn’t provide, were negligent, there was abuse, etc. But simultaneously because they’re native, they live in impoverished communities as a result of lack of gov funded education, job opportunities, etc. So it just became a cycle. Protecting the kids is important, but you have to address the core issue as well which is poverty in general.
I don't think the mother should keep her children. She is obviously not in a suitable state to take care of anyone (not to mention all five of them) financially.
Her children of course shouldn't be taken away. Just stay somewhere that can provide them necessity like food, clothes shoes,...
She can visit them daily or so.
The children will be in better condition and the mother can focus on finding a job and such to improve her life so she can have her kids back in the future.
Compassion, but not mercy.