I’m the Authority

Here’s a parent who relies on his own “research” to supersede doctors on matters of health.  If that’s not terrifying, it’s hard to know what is.

Imagine:

My child has been vomiting relentlessly for 24 hours.  He’s so weak and feeble that he can’t get out of bed. Sure, I could consult someone who, after his pre-med curriculum as an undergraduate, went through medical school and then completed an internship and a residency.  On the other hand, I could watch a couple of YouTube videos, which would make me far more qualified to understand the medical issue and treat my kid.

If my kid dies, I am likely to be charged with felony child abuse, and if convicted, could go to prison for many years, but, goddamn it, I’m the authority.