should mothers be punished for causing FAS?
437268
punished for causing Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS)???????????????????? that don't make sense, sorry but that's the only FAS i know
63924
Parents are definitely responsible for their children's crimes if they contribute to them. A gun owner has a responsibility to keep it locked up, and if he does not abide by that responsibility, he should have to be punished for his part in the crime.
117729
Using illegal drugs regardless of your condition or sex is criminal. However, a more severe punishment should be imposed on a woman who would subject her baby to illegal drugs or alchohol.  \n\nSure, I would entertain the idea of institutionalizing the mother until the birth if she is using illegal drugs....after that, she should go to prison.  The problem is, who is going to pay for that?  That's right, the taxpayer.  Again, the taxpayer has to take responsibility for the stupid things people do.\n\nAccountability is the number one lacking quality amoung many Americans today.  The fact that we as a society tolerate stupidity and irresponsibilty, is enabling these morons to continue making poor desisions, having children, doing drugs...etc.\n\nUntil we hold people accountable and responsible for their actions, there is no real solution.\n\nGood luck and take care.
150567
To some extent, yes. But not to the point of punishing the parents for the child's crime. This would like blaming your driving instructor for a car accident you have. It is the parent's job to teach the kids the difference from right and wrong, but it is also the child's responsibility to learn from the parents.
846104
Infanticide is often seen as a deviant act and is viewed as being committed only by certain cultures and by women of severe mental illness.  Postpartum can make a mother want to kill her son. A woman letting her son die might be a priority-oriented decision.  Some cultures practice the killing of gender-specific children because they hold having a male of higher importance than having a female, this priority is high enough for them to kill their children.  Another priority to some cultures might be sacrificing their children to their gods.  Some of these people actually believe that is an honor for their children to be sacrificed.  Also, dependencies can be a cause.  Any crazed addiction can cause you to sacrifice the things you really need for the things you think you need.  In cases outside of culture, it could be rational impulse from certain emotions.  The son may cause her great pain and pain when manifested often leads to anger.   She might not know how to deal with that anger or what he has done and acts impulsively and rationally towards him.  This could lead to the murder of someone you normally care for.  Sounds crazy but we all allow our emotions lead us to some sort of rational behavior at some point.  I do think any woman who does such a thing as killing her own offspring needs serious help.  It is a shame that such things happen.
566026
In my experience, the overall package is what decides a verdict in this case. Traditionally, it is said that unless there are clear reasons, the courts will side with the mother, but in this - as in any case! - it depends on what you bring forward as proof. I'm tempted to say that unless there are other facts at play (most notably, poor treatment of the children), the individual effect will be limited. Keep in mind that sometimes, the children get a vote themselves (especially if they are older: 10 or so). Good luck!
867946
Its ok to drink just dont drive. It should be MAD mothers against drinking.
1137257
great question lets jail babies for kicking in the womb
8464
Yes but they often dont with fertility issues and the knowledge they may not see their children grow.  ;) Childbirth and pregnancy can aggravate CF and kill the mother.
57642
You get evidence of her suicide attempt and you present that in court. If she did that, then she has no business being around her children until she can get some counseling.
619978
Yes! I believe if parents want the reponsibilty of raising children that also includes knowing their where abouts at all times. If the parent is going to be neglectfull and sit in the house and watch tv and let their kids go outside and play by themselves and then someone grabs them and the kids get hurt or end of dead, i definitly believe that the parents should have the same punishment as the person who hurt their kid. Because if the parent would have been watching their own kid(s)- their kid(s) would be unharmed. Parents need to take care of your own kids and not allow a stranger to take care of them for you. If parents do their job, no one gets hurt or goes to jail, end of story!
345614
TO AN EXTENT, THE PARENTS CAN SET A BAD EXAMPLE.
987456
I absolutely agree.  It is the job and duty of parents and caregivers to protect their children from harm.  If they know or suspect that abuse is taking place, they have an obligation to do something to protect the child.  \n\nIf the abuse is only suspected, they should do whatever needs to be done to confirm whether or not there is abuse.  \n\nIf they fail to act and the child is harmed, they are just as culpable as the abuser.  They had the responsibility to stop the abuse, yet they failed to act.  They allowed the abuse to continue.
614787
Both parents being alcoholics shows a definite lack of responsibility and an inability to care for the child in a normal environment.  There is always some type of abuse occurring in the home, as tempers flair when 2 parents drink to excess.  The child deserves better. The parents will have a chance to go to rehab, but alcoholism is not acceptable.
709786
Oh, please state your source. I'd love to hear the details of a case where parents were convicted (of what, you don't say) for having a deformed baby.\n\nNo one has a right to a "meaningful life." Life is what you make it. The only promises you have is that if someone does something to you (rape, theft, murder, etc.), they may be punished by the law.\n\n.
615084
Contact the family court that issued the visitation order and let them know that the mother is violating it.  They should be able to provide you with guidance on what to do.
426682
its the parents fault