Could You Turn Your Child In

Jordan2 · ‎03-16-2010

I was discussing with some people if your child committed a crime could you turn them into the police. I would hope I would do the right thing, but I'm not sure. Maybe it would depend on the nature of the crime. Also you would become an accessory to the crime. I hope to never have to decide what to do.

MaggieMack · ‎10-01-2014

I just read a story today where a mom recognized her son from a video of a crime and turned him in. Best gift she could ever give him.

No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. - Aesop

HappyDaze · ‎06-13-2012

Yes.

raven-blackbird · ‎06-03-2010

@Jordan2 wrote:
I was discussing with some people if your child committed a crime could you turn them into the police. I would hope I would do the right thing, but I'm not sure. Maybe it would depend on the nature of the crime. Also you would become an accessory to the crime. I hope to never have to decide what to do.

I would............and I have............................................raven

We're not in Kansas anymore ToTo

blackhole99 · ‎08-22-2013

Without a doubt, it just shows what kind of a person you really are. I know kids do stupid stuff, but they must learn to take responsibility for their actions or they will continue to make bad choices and be worthless in society.

Lila Belle · ‎01-24-2013

Honestly, I don't know.

HappyDaze · ‎06-13-2012

For those that don't know if they could, think about this. How would you feel if your child or family member was killed or hurt by someone, or if someone robbed your house, etc, and they couldn't find the killer or robber and a parent knew it was their child but didn't turn them in. How would that make you feel? Wouldn't you want justice for your family? How could you, with good conscience, not make your child be accountable for the crime they committed? The laws are there for everyone to follow, including your child. Your child is not above the law.