What Would You Do

Jordan2 · ‎03-16-2010

I was watching a show which got me thinking would I cover for a child or significant other if they committed a crime. I wouldn't cover for murder, sexual and physical assault, armed robbery, and hate crimes. I couldn't live with myself knowing about the crime and would turn them in.

LavernLuvsShoes · ‎07-13-2021

It would break my heart, but I'd have to turn him or her in also.

Kachina624 · ‎03-10-2010

To cover for any other person is foolish. You can get yourself in serious trouble by withholding information or tampering with evidence.

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Suzeecat · ‎05-05-2010

@Jordan2 wrote:
I was watching a show which got me thinking would I cover for a child or significant other if they committed a crime. I wouldn't cover for murder, sexual and physical assault, armed robbery, and hate crimes. I couldn't live with myself knowing about the crime and would turn them in.

Was the show you were watching, by any chance, "Your Honor"? It was an excellent show and certainly had many twists and turns, based on this premise.

KingstonMom · ‎05-20-2023

I'm a Mom who marched my child into WalMart with stolen merchandise from their store, to confess, apologize and left it up to them if they wanted to prosecute.

Lucky for her, they did not.

AuntG · ‎03-09-2010

I would never provide an alibi for a family member and they know it! If I could offer an explanation for why I thought they did what they did, I'd certainly chime in.

spiderw · ‎06-14-2010

I worked with troubled youngsters and families. I heard everything. If someone had harmed another person or committed a crime I would feel obligated to report it to the proper authorities.

Bookplate · ‎08-19-2011

Here is another twist on that question: would you lie by providing an alibi for a family member who was accused of a serious crime, but you thoroughly believed to be innocent?