[header] How to prove a mother unfit [title] Examine the mother's behavior. [step] It is not in a child's best interests to remain in the custody of a parent whose behavior puts the child in danger. Consider the nature and frequency of any past instances of : [substeps] Physical violence excessive disciplining emotional abuse drug or alcohol abuse convictions for sexual offenses. 
[title] Consider the environment in which the mother is raising the child. [step] If the parent places the child in or fails to remove the child from dangerous circumstances or a dangerous environment, that may be grounds to remove the child from the parent's custody.