In the Interest of Hochmuth

LeGRAND, Justice.

This is an action brought under § 232.-41(2), (b) and (d), The Code, 1973, to terminate the parental rights of Wayne Hoch-muth and Joyce Hochmuth to their three minor children, Penny, Joseph and Timothy. The juvenile court ordered the rights of the parents terminated. We affirm.

Wayne does not appeal, and the order of termination is final as to him. We discuss this case on appeal as though Joyce were the sole parent involved.

I. At the time of the hearing, Joyce was 36 years old. She and Wayne had then been divorced almost three years. Penny was 9 years old, Joseph was 6 years…