Ed, I read about this kid in custody. I have three kids in custody — my custody — and she should keep her kids in her custody to better care for them instead of crying to the public. He was taken out of society for a good reason, and she needs to let the state have custody and stop being a whiner. He’s probably go this sickness called “I want to get out.” Let him sit there and suffer the consequences of the deeds that got him in there.

How To Parent

Even we assume you’re right — that better parenting could have helped keep this kid out of trouble — that doesn’t mean a mom shouldn’t be concerned with her child’s treatment. Perhaps it’s a sign she’s not the worst mom after all.—Ed. Note