[najida]

I applaud the parents who would go to such lengths to protect their children.

There are other parents who do nothing for fear of creating a "scene".

There are those who will do anything-- I mean ANYTHING-- to avoid any form of shame or embarrassment.

It's easier to sacrifice a child than your life (marriage, family, circle of friends, community status, church, mostly your whole frame of reality). Besides, if you tell the kid they're exaggerating, being overly emotional or 'don't understand what he's trying to do', you'll start to believe it yourself.

I applaud this mother too.

[JeffAtlanta]

I applaud this mother too.

The mother didn't even know if the man was guilty. Maybe he was, but it would have nice if there was actually a chance to investigate the charges and collect evidence.

Would you applaud a parent that shot your spouse or children just because they believed that they were responsible for hurting their child? Wouldn't you want your family member to have a chance to answer the charges?

[Salamander]

"It's easier to sacrifice a child than your life (marriage, family, circle of friends, community status, church, mostly your whole frame of reality). Besides, if you tell the kid they're exaggerating, being overly emotional or 'don't understand what he's trying to do', you'll start to believe it yourself."

With that one brief statement, you have efficiently synopsized my life.

Thank you....:)