Erin had knives thrown at her. Dolly was kicked. Tim was punched. And it was their own children who hurt them. As cases of child-to-parent abuse quietly rise, many families suffer in silence—blamed, dismissed, and unsupported. This feature sheds light on Capva, the stigma surrounding it, and the urgent need for compassionate awareness and systemic change.

In a letter to The Guardian, Su Weeks contrasts parenting in the UK and Portugal, highlighting how Portugal’s accessible childcare and family-oriented culture ease the pressures on parents, while the UK’s individualistic model often fuels judgment and strain.

This compelling letter challenges the idea that being non-violent equals being child-centred. Reflecting on parenting in England and Spain, the writer makes a case for a family-centred approach that fosters emotional security and collective responsibility, without over-indulging the child or ignoring broader family dynamics.