| MOTHER SHOPS SONS
Posted: 5/30/2008 12:18:21 AM | a mother has shopped her two sons who attacked a man so violently it left him blind...
the rest of her family as know disowned her. this includes her older children
what would you do in this situation
and do you think her family is right to disown her
i would have no worry of shopping my son or daughter if they had done something on this level.
and i think her family need to take a long hard look in the mirror and think about the sort of people they are. | |
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| MOTHER SHOPS SONS
Posted: 5/30/2008 12:39:01 AM | i would have done the same...
she probably has a family full of villians if they cannot see that this was the right thing to do...before they do something worse and end up in prison for life.... | |
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| MOTHER SHOPS SONS
Posted: 5/30/2008 12:52:19 AM | Is it possible to supply a link to this story? as there is not a lot of information to go on.
So she had a choice to make and IMO she chose the right one .To choose to ignore your own childs crime is surely sending them a clear message that you are condoning their behaviour and exhonerating them from blame.I wonder how many times the parents of the delinquent that shot innocent Rhys Jones did this,how much of his petty crimes did they turn a blind eye to before that fateful day of the shooting?.
I would have no hesitation in turning in my own child for a crime and if my family chose to disown me for my actions then more fool them.
EDIT....thanks for the link | |
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| MOTHER SHOPS SONS
Posted: 5/30/2008 12:56:11 AM | just like to apologise for me spelling mistakes and bad English in my thread  didn't read it before posting and its was early
the mother as been on GMTV this morning and everyone who as called in or emailed was 100% behind her and have said although they don't know what they would do unless in that situation they totally agree with it.
the wife of the guy who was attacked by her sons called in and thanked her and she even said that she has two young sons and wouldn't know what she would do in the same situation
Kath ^^^^^ here is a link to a local paper hope this gives you more information i had just seen it on GMTV
http://www.worthingherald.co.uk/worthing/VOTE-Mother-sent-two-sons.4109934.jp | |
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| MOTHER SHOPS SONS
Posted: 5/30/2008 1:14:47 AM | I'm afraid I would have to agree with the mother, by not reporting her sons she would have become an accomplice after the fact... She has done the right and proper thing and I hope her sons' come to see that ...
Yes blood is thicker than water but that only goes so far ... She was true to herself and good on her for having the courage of her convictions and being brave enough to go against her family ..... | |
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| MOTHER SHOPS SONS
Posted: 5/30/2008 2:05:05 AM | i have been in a similar situation, not violence but burglary done by my son and two of his "mates" and i didnt think twice about shopping him, he now has a five year caution hanging over him.
it was the hardest decision i had to make but he involved me by bringing the stolen goods back to my house. would i do it again knowing he would be in much more trouble ext time, yes i would.
oh and my family supported me in my decision too.
i feel for this lady but she did the right thing. | |
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| MOTHER SHOPS SONS
Posted: 5/30/2008 2:14:48 AM | | I think she did the right thing. The only thing I would have done differently is to give them the option to turn thenselves in first, a simple "if you don't, I will" choice. Good on her. | |
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| MOTHER SHOPS SONS
Posted: 5/30/2008 3:14:15 AM | It's a shame there arent more mothers out there prepared to do the same thing
and as for the family disowning her I dread to think what they must be like then. | |
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| MOTHER SHOPS SONS
Posted: 5/30/2008 3:28:11 AM | | imo she did the right thing and i would do the same. If we turn a blind eye to what our children are doing we are giving them the impression that it is OK with us. If one of my kids stole i would march them back to the shop, if they broke someone else's property they would apologise and pay for the damage. Both kids and adults need to know that every single action has a consequence and that you can't just do as you like and not give a c**p for anyone else. | |
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| MOTHER SHOPS SONS
Posted: 5/30/2008 3:38:36 AM | I would do exactly the same thing, but not without first giving my own punishment out.
It might not be a case of violence is the answer, but they should have thought abouot that before they did the deed themselves. | |
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| MOTHER SHOPS SONS
Posted: 5/30/2008 4:32:42 AM | | when i was about 8 or 9,i stole a box of kitchen matchs,cause i had a pyromanic streak ,but i was found out,and me ma took me back to the shop,alls i remember was a red behind afterwards ,and barred from the shop....so burning things was put on hold,i then went onto take crap apples from the farmers trees.,i supose its when you get summit stole from yourself,you knw what it feels like,almost like the time i got my mates to take a hifi down to cost cutters to flog for me,these other lads stole it from them.but my mate said to them,hey,yo forgot the other speaker...mates are great. | |
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| MOTHER SHOPS SONS
Posted: 5/30/2008 5:04:16 AM | | From reading the article it sems the mothers testimony was not needed, but she felt she had to give it anyway. It was brave of her. All that damage done by drunk thugs who were kicking a helpless man. I think she did the right thing. | |
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| MOTHER SHOPS SONS
Posted: 5/30/2008 5:11:27 AM | I would also have done the same, although i have had this discussion with my sister whom would not arghhhh, this is so frustrating | |
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| MOTHER SHOPS SONS
Posted: 5/30/2008 5:31:23 AM | Difficult decision to make but I totally agree with it. Brave lady she is...
Maybe her 2 terrors will have time to reflect about what they did while bangeg up. Then again they seem rotten to the core so again maybe not.
Her family should back her up. | |
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| MOTHER SHOPS SONS
Posted: 5/30/2008 5:34:20 AM |
MOTHER SHOPS SONS
Message: a mother has shopped her two sons who attacked a man so violently it left him blind...
the rest of her family as know disowned her. this includes her older children
May I be the plank of the day? To shop someone is to report him to the police?
I have never heard that one before. (I am a foreigner, thats my excuse anyway) | |
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| MOTHER SHOPS SONS
Posted: 5/30/2008 5:36:38 AM | | She did the right thing in my eyes, her sons sound like a pair of shits. | |
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| MOTHER SHOPS SONS
Posted: 5/30/2008 5:44:25 AM |
May I be the plank of the day? To shop someone is to report him to the police?
That's right Maggy and there's nothing wrong with your English on here either...... | |
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| MOTHER SHOPS SONS
Posted: 5/30/2008 7:09:32 AM | | hula-moo i would also given them the choice to hand themselfes in,my son and his mates got caught garden hopping but my son got away,he came home and told me and i rang the police the next day,i wont have it simple as that. | |
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| MOTHER SHOPS SONS
Posted: 5/30/2008 7:29:05 AM | Yes she has done the right thing, and i myself would do the same......I wont have that sort of behaviour tolerated, no matter how old my children are....shame her family didnt support her though, makes you wonder what rest are like.....
Good on her though...
DM
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| MOTHER SHOPS SONS
Posted: 5/30/2008 8:18:09 AM | | i would have shopped them in without question and i would do so to any member of my family,and as for being disowned by my family could i would do so would prove im right to disown thenm too. | |
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| MOTHER SHOPS SONS
Posted: 5/30/2008 9:42:54 AM | | i would defiantly have done the same... good for her that she did. there's too many people getting away with horrific crimes because no one will speak up. i'm just sorry that she suffered such harsh consequences. i think her behviour should be appauded not punished. | |
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| MOTHER SHOPS SONS
Posted: 5/30/2008 9:44:12 AM | My son is now 23 and has been no trouble to me (or anyone else!) ever.
I always made it very clear to him that if I ever found out that he was involved in anything illegal I would have no hesitation whatsoever in reporting him to the police.
In a recent conversation with him he said that knowing I would not stand for any trouble had made him walk away from things he might otherwise have got involved in.
As to whether I would actually have carried out my threat, I really don't know!! Thankfully, so far, I have had no reason to do so. | |
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| MOTHER SHOPS SONS
Posted: 5/30/2008 10:48:02 AM | | i would have shopped them but annonimously via crimestoppers because when the reality of how much trouble there in hits they are gona need there mum but instead of having loving support to help face their mistakes they are gona be full of hate and selfpity not facing what they done but blaming there mum | |
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| MOTHER SHOPS SONS
Posted: 5/30/2008 10:56:15 AM | "full of hate and selfpity "
I reckon they hit that point some time ago.
Id ban them (if it were possible) and those who are violent from using alcohol for at least a year after they get out. the link between alcohol and violence is a strong one, some people need barriers in place to protect them and others. wont ever happen though | |
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| MOTHER SHOPS SONS
Posted: 5/30/2008 10:58:43 AM | Shame on her family for not backing her.
She was on the News tonight and said one of the sons had threatend her if she went to the police, she would'nt wake up.
They said she had not taken anything off the papers for her story, so again good on her.
The sons only got 2yrs, so will be out in 12mths, what about their victim, he will suffer
for the rest of his life, he has lost the sight in one eye.
I see people like the man who was attacked every week, and try to help them. It is'nt just the physical scars. This will be with him, his wife, and children, for years to come. | |
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