Imagine your child commits a serious but accidental crime. Would you take the blame if you knew you could get away with it?

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alice55 · Accepted Answer

I would because I think it's normal to protect your children future also that's what my parents always did for me

avery58 · Accepted Answer

Nope. I wouldn't. They need to take accountability for their mistake.

Genie23 · Answer

See, if I'd take blame for my children's mistake at home to save him/her from dad's temper. I would give my life for my child too but if we are talking about crimes here. I wouldn't mind suffering on his behalf in the jail BUT it depends on the time of crime. if he/she chooses to drink and drive fast I wouldn't save them even if I could get away with it. Why? Because if I protect them this time. They might make the same mistake again. Sometimes you learn a valuable lesson only after facing the consequences.

Crimsyjo · Answer

Your question says "if you know you can get away with it" ... so.. your child would be lawfully punished. But if you take the blame somehow you don't and you both get off free? Is that right? Of course I'd do that. It's the family/friend code of honour to never snitch and if you can help, help.

WhitneySnow · Answer

No. I would hire then the best lawyer I could and hope they didn’t get caught. If they did get caught, I would have the lawyer represent them to the best of their ability and hope that the accidental nature of whatever they did would keep them from getting convicted.

ariadneR · Answer

No. There are consequences for your actions and you need to take accountability.

Geo1970 · Answer

If the finger should point at that specific child, and the blame be attached to that child, then how can another person take responsibility for committing that crime?

I would think that that is highly impossible.

NoDecision · Answer

I saw a TV show where a dad did that. But, they found out in the end. What kind of "accidental" crime was it? If it were an accident the kid might not have to do any time.

katiesmuff · Answer

Taking responsibility is a part of growing up and how one learns. Will support them, but it's still on them.

Chazmatazz269 · Answer

Nope! If you protect children from the consequences of their choices, you’re not preparing them for the real world.

HelpfulGirlll · Answer

My love for my child would never let me knowingly allow them to suffer unjustly.

HaveNoName · Answer

No matter what you think you will do, when the time comes, it will be your natural instinct to stick by your child. Normally, dads are softer with daughters and moms are softer with sons.

Massageman · Answer

No. I would NOT because I think it's normal to protect your children's future, and that entails being honest about it.

CVNT5 · Answer

at this point and time, they were warned. now they must suffer the consequences. re-state//background_color_rgba (0, 0, 0, 0), font_color_rgb (77, 77, 77), justifyLeft

exitseven · Answer

Yes, I already lived my life. I would want my kid to do the same.

Jennz6 · Answer

The court would realize if it was an accident and charges dismissed

AngryCarl2 · Answer

There's no such thing as an accidental crime. If there's no mens rea there's no crime.

fish5505_87 · Answer

If it's an obvious accident, it might not be a crime?

Ariesman81 · Answer

No. As difficult as it would be to see my child suffer, the consequences need to be paid.

Smegskull · Answer

Accidental crime is an oxymoron. Intent is an aspect of criminality.

AaronKrieger · Answer

It depends on the crime and how avoidable it was.

RedInnocent69 · Answer

No, but I’d help them get away with it

foxsquirrell · Answer

If its accidental what's the problem?

Dongie · Answer

No!!

Imagine your child commits a serious but accidental crime. Would you take the blame if you knew you could get away with it?

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