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I just heard something I can't fanthom, Today 4/3/14 in the town in which I live , police responding to a illegal firearm discharge. The police dept. Upon arrival discovered two children locked in their room, covered in feces dehydrated and looked to have not eaten in a while. The door was also opposite of the kids was shoestringed to a banister. They charged the mother with misdemeanor child abuse. To me because I am not the smartest man in the world do not think this is a strong enough charge. The kids are with a relative now. Thoughts?
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I feel that it is not a harsh enough punishment. I have three daughters 6,10,13 and let me tell you. When it comes to kids I am super protective. No child should be put through that sort of treatment.
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Specialist , I have 2 boys of my own and just like you I am super protive, Thanks for your response.
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I don't know enough about the situation to second-guess or armchair-quarterback law enforcement or the prosecutors. On the surface, I'd probably venture my private opinion as being: hang 'em high. I have two kids and there isn't a law enforcement agency or military power out there that would stop me from destroying anyone who hurt my kids.
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Sadly, too many times society is too quick to make an excuse. Some situations warrant swift action with follow up and follow through later. This would be one of those times.
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CPT Richard Riley
I tried to make a general statement that would fit the majority of situations, having said that each situation is unique. Placing any minor in a precarious situation is bad judgement and is absent of any parenting skills. Serving on the board of directors for a homeless shelter in the county I live in opened my eyes considerably to many unpalatable situations. The children ALWAYS come first.
I've come to embrace that while people deserve a second chance in most cases ( I say most because there are situations that have crossed the line and endangered the child past the point of no return) they have to prove that they deserve that chance - it's not just given to them. Reckless behavior that will permanently damage the child has no excuse and is outside the second chance possibility. Behavior can be modified and if that is the case a 'slap on the wrist' may be part of the answer BUT should also carry the caveat that any repeat behavior nullifies the positive work done and brings with it the harsh consequences that were avoided in the initial situation.
There is no excuse for bad behavior committed against children but there is hope that the individual is willing to change, learn from their mistake, & make the child's life a much better environment. There is never an simple, easy answer to these type of issues .....
I've come to embrace that while people deserve a second chance in most cases ( I say most because there are situations that have crossed the line and endangered the child past the point of no return) they have to prove that they deserve that chance - it's not just given to them. Reckless behavior that will permanently damage the child has no excuse and is outside the second chance possibility. Behavior can be modified and if that is the case a 'slap on the wrist' may be part of the answer BUT should also carry the caveat that any repeat behavior nullifies the positive work done and brings with it the harsh consequences that were avoided in the initial situation.
There is no excuse for bad behavior committed against children but there is hope that the individual is willing to change, learn from their mistake, & make the child's life a much better environment. There is never an simple, easy answer to these type of issues .....
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CPT Richard Riley
For the record, I have 6 kids (4 girls & 2 boys ages ranging from 27 down to 8) and have worked through many trials and tribulations with them - but in all cases the kids came first.
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CPT thanks for your community work. I agree people can change but with this particular situation the children were locked in their room ( fire hazard ) , 2. dehydrated and looked like they haven' t ate in a couple days , and covered in urine and feces, I never said death penalty for the lady, but come on ,when are we as a society going to wake up and do exactly what is right for our children. What we do to day will effect what our children will do tommorrow, I would like to see society as a whole do all they can to insure our kids safety.
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CPT Richard Riley
Society SHOULD, but the people around her MUST & do not accept 'NO' as an answer. Unfortunately there seems to be several issues going on all at the same time that need to be sorted out and fixed for the kids sake.
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