In the Interest of S.A.P.

This is another case in which this court creates and applies an artificial and unnecessary distinction between civil cases generally and a case involving termination of parental rights. The court’s earlier efforts to make such a distinction were rejected. In the Interest of B.L.D., 113 S.W.3d 340 (Tex.2003); In re AN, 113 S.W.3d 355 *172(Tex.2003); In the Interest of A.F., 113 S.W.3d 363 (Tex.2003); In the Interest of K.N.R., 113 S.W.3d 365 (Tex.2003); In the Interest of J.F.C., 96 S.W.3d 256 (Tex.2002). In doing this not only do we err, but we also do a disservice to the bench and bar by…