What do you do when you see a parent do something bad? Something as bad as killing a man in his own living room? It feels wrong to tell the truth, they’re your parent, and telling a lie feels almost worse. Theres no handbook on how to act when a parent does something bad right in front of their child and how that child is supposed to act. Obviously in the act of murder, speaking out as soon as possible is the correct answer, but why is it that children feel responsible to take their parents side? As children we are taught to speak up when something bad is happening so we can receive the help we need, but why doesn’t that rule apply to parents? This was my main question when Frank Brinson said his father only pushed Boyd Mitchell, even when he was stood in the doorway watching the whole thing. Saying he knew the moment Boyd had hit the ground he was dead and that his life wouldn’t be the same who was he protecting by lying? Himself? His Mother? Certainly not his father, as he was confused as to why the police let his father out of jail only an hour after he had killed someone. In that moment, though, before actions were taken seriously, he still lied for his father.
What Do You Do When You See Your Parent Do Something Bad?
Jan 23rd, 2019 by martin18