I want jail to not be the default setting in this country.
Maybe she’s a shitty parent, but that’s something that can be worked on. She can be taught. It’s not like she’s some kind of soulless paycopath going from house to house traumatizing all the kids. There is absolutely no need to lock his person up.
And now that she’s locked up, the kid has no parent at all. Does anyone really think this is the best solution?
I wish my people weren’t so fucking lazy. Do the work. Figure something else out. Find out how to address this individual’s needs without just waving your hand and saying, put her in jail and move on.
I mean
Good for them but
Can we focus on what’s going on here at home? Most Americans have no savings, can’t ever retire, and are one hospitalization away from homelessness