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Why would there be a need to a 'account for differences in behavior? Here is a very hypothetical scenario, I am struggling with: A parent shows a pattern of d

Why would there be a need to a 'account for differences in behavior? Here is a very hypothetical scenario, I am struggling with: A parent shows a pattern of drinking an driving under influence. As luck had it -- nothing bad happened. Then the child, does the same (when already having a valid driver license) -- and a horrible accident happens. Is there some moral responsible that the parent carries? Is there criminal responsibility? Just as in my initial comment, I do not know if this line of thinking has any merit at all. Perhaps it is a 'bunch of baloney' as you put it. I also have no idea on how to detect, that there in what instances there is an implied accountability of a parent (or a treating phycologist/psychiatrist). I am hoping that some folks reading this thread , have historical, or even literature prospective that explores this angle. How far the accountability of a parent or a treating phycologist goes/overlaps with the accountability of the perpetrator of a heinous act. I can see that out of all the feedback on my comment so far -- there is 0 overlap of accountability suggested. Thank you for your feedback.

drieddust 8y ago
EDIT: My apologies for the angry tone but idea of reporting on every single deviation is not a good one. That's how you actually end up filling prison and creating dystopia. > A parent shows a pattern of drinking an driving under influence. As luck had it -- nothing bad happened. Then the child, does the same (when already having a valid driver license) -- and a horrible accident happens. Children definately imitate parents. But I think your argument was the opposite. Parents reporting on Children's behaviour if they fall out of line. > How far the accountability of a parent or a treating phycologist goes/overlaps with the accountability of the perpetrator of a heinous act. World is a messy and scary place but trying to control for every variable might make it unlivable.

drieddust 8y ago

EDIT: My apologies for the angry tone but idea of reporting on every single deviation is not a good one. That's how you actually end up filling prison and creating dystopia. > A parent shows a pattern of drinking an driving under influence. As luck had it -- nothing bad happened. Then the child, does the same (when already having a valid driver license) -- and a horrible accident happens. Children definately imitate parents. But I think your argument was the opposite. Parents reporting on Children's behaviour if they fall out of line. > How far the accountability of a parent or a treating phycologist goes/overlaps with the accountability of the perpetrator of a heinous act. World is a messy and scary place but trying to control for every variable might make it unlivable.