Dragoness91 shrieked: Edward, what you will do and I will do are two different things.
I do not like Lawbreakers-kin or not. I am a kick-*** moral person.
I understand other peoples rights and feelings-as I have said.
It's time for you to stop beating the dead horse, okay?
I have definitely told my kids that if they did "X"-I would not Bail them or Visit Them In Jail! I wasn't lying!
I had to be Mom alone for many years-while Dad blew them off. So, I brought them up to understand that my moral code is Black and White, with zero tolerance.
And yes, some brave parents do turn Junior in when he is a louse and going down hill fast.
I realize that most people will take the low road and cover for their children, make excuses, etc., that is the normative thing parents do, it doesn't make it right with God or society though. For non-serious matters, I understand, but for serious matters, NO!
Do not be a party to anyone's crime, I don't give a fig who it is. Responsibility rests with the perpertrator, whether or not He/She is your kin.
Dad did not do Jr any favors in not making him accountable for theft!
He will continue and escalate his criminality, most likely.