Suing your parents?

[Tresbn00]

I was listening to the radio the other day and one of the stories was about two young men that were suing their parents because the parenting skills were inadequate. Their reasoning was that you could sue a Doctor for mal-practice or a mechanic for screwing up your car...why couldn't you sue your parents if you were unsuccesful as a result of your upbringing.  These particular kids were upset over small things like a congratulation card on their eighth birthday instead of a birthday card(whatever) but had kept track of everything bad that had happened in their formative years.  What do you think?

[davidh121]

I didn't hear this story, but as a person who was treated kindly by his parents I cannot see myself turning on my family (whether this be immediate or extended). A lot of these accusations have little merit and people really should be shouldering their responsibility on how life takes them and can't completely blame their upbringing.

[falcon9]

I was listening to the radio the other day and one of the stories was about two young men that were suing their parents because the parenting skills were inadequate. Their reasoning was that you could sue a Doctor for mal-practice or a mechanic for screwing up your car...why couldn't you sue your parents if you were unsuccesful as a result of your upbringing.  These particular kids were upset over small things like a congratulation card on their eighth birthday instead of a birthday card(whatever) but had kept track of everything bad that had happened in their formative years.  What do you think?

Although I haven't yet passed my bar exam, I'd estimate that the case will be dismissed as specious litigation which fails to meet the parameters to proceed with the suit.  Although this depends on how much of a mountain their lawyer can make of a molehill.

[bigedshult]

I think a parent body did the best they could they might make mistakes parents do that are not perfect. It could be the kid would just not good and he sues the past pair should sue him for being a bad kid and not following their directions all the time! And he probably is one money because you don't want to work and earn himself was take the money for the parents so he don't have to work! And he would had any gumption about him he would've over there and did better that his parents did!

[mawhite63]

There was a story in 2011 about two grown children, a son and a daughter, who attempted this... it sounds very similar to the OP's post. That case obviously was dismissed as frivolous.

[dwggs]

I didn't hear about this but it sounds ridiculous ... you have the will to make your life what you
want it to be ... regardless of how good or bad your parents were.

[ben50]

Any court that hears this should be sued itself

[jowbow]

I found this on the web  http://www.businesspundit.com/15-kids-who-sued-and-won-big/
A child can sue for emancipation.

[lannl]

That sounds interesting, suing your parents. I would of liked to press charges against my mother and put her away. If the parents had any money then you could sue.

[hitch0403]

How many times have we heard a child when frustrated with a parent say,"i didnt ask to be born".

That clearly shows dis-obedience and dis-honoring your parents.They should be rightfully disciplined with that attitude.

Hope that answers on how i feel if they sued.

[kapeh12]

If I had children, and he/she/they attempted to sue for "bad parenting", I would notify them that I would follow up with a counter suit to be reimbursed for room and board for all the years of their life (mostly to prove a point).  There is much more to parenting than giving them a correct card on a day (I know that was only one example presented).

Makes me recall a story my dad told of someone's child who thought they were smart and threatened to call child services because they were upset about something his dad wouldn't let him do.  The dad's response was "Sure thing, let me dial the number for you.  If you think you're life will be better in foster care than here, go right ahead."  Kid backed down right away...

[surveysmillenium]

These stories scare me. There are parents out there who do the very best they can, and they get diabolical offspring that turn their lives upside down. I don't have kids. I'm getting too old to have one as I'm soon turning 35, but I won't be terribly heartbroken if I never reproduce. If I do reproduce, all I can do is the best I can and hope I won't have an ungrateful child. Children can be evil, and teenagers have brains wired for criminal behavior. Where do the lawsuits stop and we start taking personal responsibility? Kids in foster care are not incredibly successful generally. According to that premise, they should sue the state for not giving them a better chance. How about we start suing teachers too [insert sarcasm here]? Well, little Suzie felt her science teacher did not meet her expectations and now she won't win a Nobel prize when she grows up. Ridiculous. This litigious society is nauseating.

[kimberlymgiles]

We are really living during some trying times. I never imagined a time in which it would be okay to take your parents to trial.

[falcon9]

We are really living during some trying times. 

Your pun was sardonically-humorous.

[dbsaus1]

There are some bad parents out there but that  opens up a whole can of worms.  To make a list of grievances is, well,just petty.Even good parents have made there mistakes. See how they feel when they become parents. Its a tough job and unfortunately not all do it well.