Making It In America

The question has been asked, “should parents be held accountable for the actions of their children?”  My answer to that question is definite “maybe”.

It seems that parents are being put on trial.  The question about the responsibility of the parents is, in my opinion, dependent on the parent.  Were they a parent, a buddy or just the method used to give the child life?  Let me explain.

First, take the case of the mother who bought weapons and explosives.  Her son was upset and he was planning a Columbine-style response to his life.  The vote is in-responsible.

Then there are the third-grade children who planned the attack on their teacher in Georgia.  Mom and dad did not supply the weapons, but where did they get ideas like this.  I would venture that you have innocent parents whose children were drawn into the plot by others whose parents are suspect.  Parents are responsible for what their children view and the knowledge that they have gained by third grade should be fairly innocent.  Yes, I thinking there were some guilty parents involved.

Absentee parents are guilty.  Whether they are gone or absent in the home, parents who give birth and then don’t take their responsibilities seriously need to rethink the situation.  Too many parents are wrapped up in their own world and their own needs.  Then they are upset because their kids give them problems too!

Parents need to step up to the plate and protect their children from the real dangers in this world.  Many of these dangers are invited into our house via our televisions, computers and dvd players.  Do not think for one minute your child is immune for what he or she sees and hears. Monitor everything.

Then children need to learn responsible ways to deal with frustrations, anger and mean people.  Never, in the eyes of society, is it acceptable to gun them down or blow them up. Modeling is one of the best ways to do this and in my days on this earth I’ve seen some of the best and some of the worst models out there!  Teach your children well.

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