If someone you loved, a family member or your child had committed a serious crime, they tell you. Would you call the police on them if they refused to hand themselves in?
Being a mum, I hope I never have to make that decision one day. I think I would have to shop them. As much as you argue with yourself, its the right decision. What are peoples views on this? Has anyone had first hand experience of this?

I had to make this decision b4, i didnt turn them in. But once i was put under pressure and didnt want it in my life anymore, i went cring to my mom and she turned them in.

When i was young a friend i was with stole some mail then lit it on fire. My aunt found it then told on us. I dont think its right to tell unless its something like murder or rape

I wouldn't if it was something petty but things like murder, no matter the circumstances, rape, armed robbery of either a person or a premises, or battery of a spouse

I actually have some 1st hand experience with both sides of this. When I was 18 my older brother committed the most severe crime there was and I helped to cover it up to the point that when he got caught I was charged also. Our mother paid thousands on legal fees and she too helped to cover it up. However my 15 year old son in December broke into a home and I found out. I gave him the chance to be honest with me and he lied so I called the law and gave themm the evidence I had. I told my son I had the choice to choose Gods way or his way and that I chose what I could live with. Needless to say I wouldnt allow him to come home on probatiobn either because he would not have learned anything. My son is in a juvenile program 300 miles from home and we had our first home visit a month ago. I wouldnt change it for the world because this has made my son a young man that I am proud to call my son. My brother on the other hand is still the same jerk he always was.

That's a really brave thing you did you know. I'm glad your son has been rehabilitated and hope he lives a good life on his realise, he has a good mother and he is lucky he has you :)

He has realized that I am great because he has seen alot of kids who do not get visits or letters or calls. He has always been a great kid but he had a rough childhood. His dad being murdered among other things he had become a very angry youngman. Thankfully he has worked through that and he is back on track.

@ozzy75: Wow! I do not agree with that AT ALL!!!! he is only 15 for Christ Sakes! And u turned him in cuz he "lied to u"? whoopie doo! U didnt let him come home? U turned ur back on ur minor child? Nope dont agree with that at all, he obviously needs help and guidance and u left him stranded to find it elsewhere.

@Briteeyes1211: Didnt turn him in cause he lied turned him in cause he broke into a mans house and stole 4 firearms. Wow I stopped it from getting worse than it could have been. Judge me if ya wanna but I know I DID WHAT WAS BEST FOR HIM!

I would of done the same in your position. And I know my mum would of too. Even though the police never came knocking on our door. Worst I did was get caught with cigarettes every now and again. Knife and gun crimes have to be taken seriously though