The mother, who signed her letter "A Virginia Mom," argues that the charges are technically ridiculous because the law speaks of punishment "in cases in which students are absent without awareness and notification from the parent." Her girls were not absent, they were "tardy" she says -- noting that they missed the starting bell by about ten minutes each time. And their parent certainly knew about it because she was part of these (unsuccessful) scrambles to get to school.
There are other factors specific to this case, including the fact that the mother and all three children have diagnosed disabilities such as ADHD and other psychological issues. But the central, more universal question, the mother says, is whether it should be "criminal behavior" to be an "imperfect" mother.
Bob Huff, California State Senator Dwight Mckissic, Pastor at Cornerstone Baptist Church Delman Coates, Pastor at Mt. Ennon Baptist Church Suzanne Somers
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