In the Interest of G.R.

SCHULTZ, Justice.

This is an appeal from an adjudicatory hearing in a child-in-need-of-assistance (CHINA) proceeding pursuant to Iowa Code section 232.96. In support of its CHINA petition, the State presented evidence that the child was the product of an emotionally troubled family whose members were in need of counseling and treatment. Although the court determined that the child needed assistance and his parents were unable to provide it, the court concluded its aid was not required and dismissed the petition because it felt the child’s and father’s resistance to counseling would render…