BLAME

WHO'S TO BLAME?

Suppose an unmarried girl has a baby. Should her parents have to pay childsupport? Or if a student skips classes, should dad be forced to pay a fine? Does it makes sense to press charges againts a single mom if her teenage son rapes a 12year old girl? These things have actually happened in recent years, indicating that mom and dad had better be careful what they do.

But then the Supreme Court made a ruling a few years ago that 16 year old murderers can be executed for their crimes.

It gets a little confusing , doesn't it? Who is responsible for whom? We can conclude that even though parents exert a strong influence over their children's behaviour, each person makes his own choices and must share in the responsibility for them.

It all boils down to this: we can't excuse our bad behaviour(temper,harmful habits, or lack of love) by blaming our parents. Sure, they'll have to give account to the judge of the universe for the example they set. But how we respond to that example, how we choose to live, is our responsibility.

Have you been blaming everybody but yourself for your problems? Maybe it's time to notice that when you point your finger at someone else, three fingers are pointing back at you.