> Isn't the scenario here that if I have a member of my family that commits a particular crime then I have to fear the consequence? > Thus I should fear havin

> Isn't the scenario here that if I have a member of my family that commits a particular crime then I have to fear the consequence? > Thus I should fear having children, stupid siblings, or parents who go off the deep end Interestingly, the culture that I am familiar with that has family punishment (see my other post in this thread) is also a culture that encourages many children. I could see how such things go hand in hand, for instance it puts a heavy burden on the family to ensure that they raise their children to respect society.