When a child calls from jail, Moms have a big decision to make.
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Last night, TMZ reported that Paris Hilton refused to bail her brother out of jail after he was busted for DUI. Last year, an Australian mother made waves when she refused to bail her son out of jail and then called on other Moms to follow her lead. Mom•Logic friend and family counselor Rosanne Tobey LPC says, depending on the situation and the age of the child, this could be a good idea. "If you've got a kid arrested for DUI, leaving them in jail overnight is a good way to let them think things out," she says. "It really sends the message that if they break the rules, they have to suffer the consequences." What would you do?
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depends on the crime. Anyway, by the time the kid gets an arraingment and bail is posted the kid will have been in there a day (unless you’re famous).
- Ella
As a teen, my dad chose to leave me there for a few days. My partner in crime, her parents picked her up right away. It was a pivotal point in my life. I remained rebellious but cut out the ‘breaking the law’ crap. My friend did not. She’s 35 now and in a real bad way. It’s an extreme comparison — but just thought I’d throw it out there. My kids, depends on the age and crime. Also depends on their safety in jail.
- Genevieve
I would say right away because there are things that happen in jails and prisons that I would never want my daughter to see or know.
- Jenn
For a first time minor offense “yes”. Upon returning home my child would be told “this is the one and only time I will be retrieving you from jail. Next time for whatever reason,you are on your own.
- Anne Welch
I don’t think your poll has enough options because it really is not a cut and dry question. There are SO many variables. For example: What is the seriousness of the crime? Is this a first time problem or a re-occuring offence? How old is the child involved? If the child is older (high school age), and this is a serious issue (like a DUI) or a repeat occurance then I would allow them to stay for a few days first. I agree with some of what the other mom’s said as well - for example, after the first occurance, they would be warned that next time I would not be bailing them out.
- Crystal Unrau
As the wife of a man whose parents did not let him suffer his consequences fully as an adolescent I would totally disagree with anyone who says it depends on the situation. If my children are ever arrested, they will spend their time behind bars. As a parent you want to solve all of your child’s problems, but you have to love your child enough to let them solve their own problems. If not you are sending a message to your child that you don’t think he or she can.
- Alison
My son was arrested last nt for poss of 2 oxys- we thought he had quit. I say let him stay in jail a week(from love) My wifes baby.,,,, Any advise, he’s 19 and never been in serious trouble but ob drugs are in.
- Dave
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