WATCH: Man who took 7-year-old son rock climbing sparks parenting debate

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A Colorado father who climbed El Capitan with his seven-year-old son has faced criticism and a call to child protective services questioning his parenting skills. The incident has sparked debate about parental choices and safety standards for children's activities.
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On October 8, 2026, a Colorado father faced scrutiny after climbing Yosemite's El Capitan with his 7-year-old son. The pair completed the challenging climb, sparking debate about parenting standards and risk-taking. Following their accomplishment, an anonymous person contacted local child protective services to question the dad’s parenting skills, highlighting societal concerns over parental choices involving children in high-risk activities.

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Man who took 7-year-old son rock climbing sparks parenting debate A Colorado dad who climbed Yosemite's El Capitan with his 7-year-old son is speaking out, revealing someone called child protective services to question his parenting abilities.
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Man who took 7-year-old son rock climbing sparks parenting debate A Colorado dad who climbed Yosemite's El Capitan with his 7-year-old son is speaking out, revealing someone called child protective services to question his parenting abilities. asserted
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