My friend's 16 year old son didn't like his mama's no drinking rules, especially when she took his truck keys away and went down to DMV and removed her parental permission for his driver's license.
He called up Children's Protective Services and filed a complaint that she was physically and verbally abusive (mind you he's 6" and she is 5"2). So when the social worker comes calling, his mama told told the lady maybe foster care was appropriate to let everyone cool off and think about things.
In about 3 days he was begging on his knees to come home. She made him stick it out about 6 weeks. He was a whipped puppy after that. Yes, ma'am, No ma'am. I'd be pleased to take the trash out, it would be an honor.
It depends on the kid, the offense and the situation. But letting your kids know you won't put up with stuck on stupid can be very effective.
Well, I certainly do understand "tough love" is necessary sometimes and boundaries for our children are necessary at all times, and it sounds like in that case perhaps it was warranted -- especially if the child's accusations were false, kids like that make it hard on those of us who really were abused.
I was just appalled that someone would threaten to abandon their kid over sex, and the case you mentioned is a little different than driving them down there to Social Services, and dropping them at the door never to look back again, ya know?
I like your friend's attitude.