(September 8, 2009) What makes a parent...well, a parent?  Historically, the couple who conceived and gave birth to you were recognized as your father and your mother.  However, the present-day definition is much more elastic.  Adults who have no biological or adoptive relation are being granted parental rights over children--sometimes as the biological parents are being excluded.  Dr J and Todd Wilken meet on Issues, Etc. to discuss this troubling trend.