In Re Peter S.

OPINION

Justice ROBINSON

for the Court.

The respondent father, Peter S., appeals from a Family Court decree terminating his parental rights with respect to his three children, Peter William S. (born October 4, 2002), Michele S. (born December 31, 2003), and Joshua S. (born September 20, 2005).

This case came before the Supreme Court on March 9, 2009, pursuant to an order directing the parties to appear and show cause why the issues raised in this appeal should not be summarily decided. After considering the record, the memo-randa submitted by the parties, and the oral arguments of counsel, we are…