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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I've been thinking about this case a lot. By all accounts, the woman was a terrible parent and made really awful choices. I don't disagree that she abdicated her responsibilities and bears some blame for what happened.

BUT. I invite you to read the special needs forum. There are many parents that do mean well and still seem to be throwing their hands up. And I get that. Mental illness is not something you plan for as a parent. You can have the best intentions and get lost along the way - I don't know, end up escaping the daily pain and grind by seeking out affairs and risky behavior?

I am so lucky I've not had to go through this. But I think we have entered a really really slippery slope with this verdict. Think of the civil litigation this will enable if a kid punches another on the playground, or if a minor drinks alcohol at home and kills someone with their parents' car. Where does the liability end?[/quote]

I'm also struggling here with the verdict. Some parents are worn down to the bone, mentally and physically, as there are no sustaining supports for their kids, including the adult ones. There are shortages of beds and programs and, ultimately, treatment is not compulsory regardless of what folks on here claim.

The Cumberleys seemed checked out, not necessarily worn out, though perhaps they were. They also seemed emotionally stunted/immature as if they didn't quite grasp parental duties.

Maybe they did have flexible work sites and could've worked remotely that day or their son could've joined them at their offices. I am a little skeptical, however, of their bosses' claims that this would not be an issue. Perhaps not in retrospect, but a lot of bosses want butts in chairs and don't create an environment where this could be broached. [/quote]

I've been thinking about this verdict a lot as well. My younger brother has a ton of mental health problems, and I've watched my parents try and parent him for a lifetime (I'm 10 years older). Given the facts of the case, it does seem like the Crumbleys may have been neglectful. Does this make them responsible for their son killing people? I don't know. I do think it is a slippery slope. People who are quick to blame the parents are probably lucky to have never dealt with a child who has serious mental health issues.[/quote]

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