Island Woman:
I understand where you are coming from and partially agree with your point of view.
The criminal charge comment was based on the mother's actions of attemtping to rip the IV tubes from her daughter's arms and encouraging Bethany to do the same. This is irresponsible and has nothing to do with religion. It is reckless endangerment.
I am not sure if your family went to that extreme (or would have) but if they had then yes they should be charged.
I know in Canada, as a result of the Boer decision, it is going to be a much tougher time for a JW teen to be declared a mature minor from now on. So hopefully it will become a non-issue for kids and teens in the near future.
Uzzah