The article provides an analysis of societal contradictions in the treatment of minors in Italy, referencing the tragic case of 89-year-old Antonietta Berselli, who was killed by a driver fleeing the police. The driver was a young man without a driver's license, accompanied by three others, including two minors who were of Romani descent. Following the incident, these minors were returned to their families, prompting questions about the justice system's handling of youth and the level of intervention deemed necessary in other cases.

In contrast, the article recounts the case of a so-called 'family in the woods' who faced severe actions from social services and the court system. This family was torn apart because they chose to raise their children outside conventional norms, lacking formal schooling and vaccinations, and living in inadequate housing conditions deemed unacceptable by authorities. This incident raises concerns about the criteria that lead to interventions and how social services prioritize certain family structures over others, particularly when culture and ethnicity are involved.

Through these contrasting scenarios, the author critiques the ideological schizophrenia of the state, suggesting that societal biases manifest in how different families and minors are treated. The implications of these cases call for a reevaluation of how the authorities approach family welfare and the notion of the best interests of the child, highlighting a need for consistent and fair treatment across diverse social backgrounds.