Young parents, something to ponder

[cateyes1]

A prison inmate on death row was asked his last wish before he would be electrocuted in the chair,he asked for a pen and paper, then wrote ;
Dear mom, if the the law was fair today you would be here seated next to me waiting to be electrocuted in the electric chair, but since the law is blind, I have been convicted for the crimes we committed together.

Mom remember how it started, do you remember when I was 3 years old when I stole my brothers sweets? You didn’t correct me, remember very well when I was five the day I stole my neighbors toys and hid it at home, you said nothing, mum remember when I was 12 when I hid my cousins ball in the garage, when he had come to play with us at home and you said you didn’t see it, yet you did.

Do you remember the day I was expelled from school at 15 years? Dad wanted to punish me but you refused and that very day you had a bitter argument with dad because you were defending me. You said I was still young, you said the teachers where wrong to say that I was not attending class.

You defended me, you said I was right yet you knew I was wrong. Mum remember very well, you saw me steal our neighbors bicycle when I was 17, but you didn’t report I sold it, but, you were silent mum? You loved me so much, yes, you loved me but you didn’t correct me, instead you spoiled me. That is how it started and it graduated slowly until today when I will be executed for bank robbery and murder.

I was very young, I just needed your guidance mom. By the time you will be reading this I will be gone.

Yours truly, your loving son.

To all parents out there the Bible says, Proverbs 13:24

Those who spare the rod of discipline hate their children.Those who love their children care enough to discipline them...
love your children don’t forget to discipline them..

[countrygirl12]

Hmmm.  Can look at this in a lot of ways.  Yes, parents need to teach their kids that things are wrong and need to realize their brats are not angels.

At the same time this person has robbed a bank and killed someone and blames his mother instead of accepting responsibility for his actions.  Not to mention unless he done this when he was 18 his mother is likely already dead because he would sit on death row for 35-40 years.

[ktheodos]

Hmmm.  Can look at this in a lot of ways.  Yes, parents need to teach their kids that things are wrong and need to realize their brats are not angels.

At the same time this person has robbed a bank and killed someone and blames his mother instead of accepting responsibility for his actions.  Not to mention unless he done this when he was 18 his mother is likely already dead because he would sit on death row for 35-40 years.

Interesting perspective....powerful statement nonetheless...gives me a lot to think about...

[cateyes1]

Hmmm.  Can look at this in a lot of ways.  Yes, parents need to teach their kids that things are wrong and need to realize their brats are not angels.

At the same time this person has robbed a bank and killed someone and blames his mother instead of accepting responsibility for his actions.  Not to mention unless he done this when he was 18 his mother is likely already dead because he would sit on death row for 35-40 years.

I think what he is just trying to say is, a child needs to learn right from wrong in their younger years , and that is starting from Mom &  Dad....I  would blame the parents. That's why some kids these days are the way they are, some parents would rather be doing their own thing than dealing with their kids, I see it often

[teresa3200]

Its such a shame because these days kids are not supposed to be spanked. Kids need a swat on the butt when their attention is needed. It scares me that so many kids are not disciplined when they misbehave.

[Drutts0643]

Im sorry that inmate was a very selfish person.God gave us all freedom of choice.Yes disciplining is important when a child is growing up.But a parent having patience is not a crime either.

God was very patient and forgiving in Moses day against Pharoah.Sadly for him and his army they learned the hardway like this inmate did.

I have heard children blame their parents for them being born.Think about how selfish that attitude is.

Again using the bible if God destroyed A&E right after they sinned there would be NOOOOOOOOOOO human race.A concept that makes those that think when you die you go to heaven a farce.God warned them of consequence if they ate from a certain tree and they werent deprived of anything.Selfish thought made A&E sin and die.Just like the inmates desire to committ crimes and now he has to die.

We have a conscience instilled in us.Too many many harden it with a selfish desire that you think about and then it goes to the heart where u committ the sin......then its too late.

[gaylasue]

Nothing can take the place of a good upbringing.  I'm thankful I had Christian parents that raised me.  I was taught right from wrong beginning at a very young age.  My parents gave out the appropriate discipline but they also had an over-abundant amount of love and support for me as I grew up.  I raised my daughter the same way.  She turned out wonderful.  We are now instilling those values on my young grandson.

[gwilson31]

Yes a proper upbringing is important.  A parent or parents should teach their child right from wrong and punish appropriately .  However when they reach adulthood they make their own decisions and should be able to decipher between right and wrong.

[alice44]

 An excellent post.  Thanks for taking the time to write it.  I hope every parent with children reads it! 

[countrygirl12]

Hmmm.  Can look at this in a lot of ways.  Yes, parents need to teach their kids that things are wrong and need to realize their brats are not angels.

At the same time this person has robbed a bank and killed someone and blames his mother instead of accepting responsibility for his actions.  Not to mention unless he done this when he was 18 his mother is likely already dead because he would sit on death row for 35-40 years.

I think what he is just trying to say is, a child needs to learn right from wrong in their younger years , and that is starting from Mom &  Dad....I  would blame the parents. That's why some kids these days are the way they are, some parents would rather be doing their own thing than dealing with their kids, I see it often

I totally agree with that. Kids are brats because parents raise them to believe the world revolves around them and no one can tell them no.  And if they do something the parents are either not MY child or excuse the behavior. But at some point no matter what your parents let you get away with you have to grow up and accept responsibility.  And even if you are raised to be a brat you have to know that MURDER is wrong.

[BATISTAGIRL663]

It’s a hard world we live in children do need to be disciplined and there is a difference between discipline your children and abusing them

[Drutts0643]

His mom didnt rob the bank or committ murder.

Each one is tried out by their own desire,when the desire becomes fertile it becomes a sin.The penalty of sin is death in this case.And yet prideful to the end he was that he couldnt accept the full responsibilty of his actions.

This type of person will not gain Gods kingdom im sure after God sees what his heart really is like,and in this case NO remorse till the end that he had to blame his mom for what he was.

[jenniferhoder]

Yes you need to discipline your kids, but people also have to take responsibility for their actions as well!

[amyDAST]

Discipline is many forms not just spanking as many of you have stated.
Clearly thought process for punishments is very small for some.
My kids are teenagers and I have never wanted to hurt them physically as a form of punishment.
Think of it logically as I have always taught my kids- No one is ever allowed to physically hurt you in any way shape or form.
This is taught in kindergarten very simple and easy to understand!

[killers2]

Don't have any children yet.  I think my girlfriend wants some one day but we're just mid twenties.