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Ground your child? That's a suing!

P: 4/7/2009 10:06:36 PM
luckystar112 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,797 Last Post: 11/16/2009 Member Since: 1/8/2007	http://www.cbc.ca/canada/montreal/story/2009/04/07/mtl-quebecgirl-sues-dad-0407.html A father grounded his daugther because he caught her browsing Internet websites that he had previously blocked and had good reason to believe that she was posting inappropriate pictures of herself. Punishment? She wasn't allowed to go on a class trip. Get this--she sued and WON.
Posted: 4/7/2009 10:06:36 PM

There are 33 replies to this message. There are 30 replies on this page.

P: 4/7/2009 10:13:06 PM
Allison D. Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,722 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 2/1/2008	I thought I'd seen it all....until now. Were I a parent, my reaction would be "the day the court decides they have the right to override my parental decisions is the day THEY can assume responsibility for her COMPLETELY. Let them financially support and raise her." That's the most ludricrous thing I've ever read. Allison Dewey...."Alj" Consumer Relations, Whiteflash **the artist formerly known as aljdewey**
Posted: 4/7/2009 10:13:06 PM

P: 4/7/2009 10:15:52 PM
TravelingGal Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,309 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 12/29/2004	sputter sputter sputter I just read through 12 pages of comments to look for the April Fool's Joke punchline. How can this be? And more importantly, can I raise my daughter in a cave somewhere? _______________________ Travel quote of the week: "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." -Mark Twain
Posted: 4/7/2009 10:15:52 PM

P: 4/7/2009 10:30:15 PM
luckystar112 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,797 Last Post: 11/16/2009 Member Since: 1/8/2007	I have no idea but I can't believe it! So ridiculous!
Posted: 4/7/2009 10:30:15 PM

P: 4/7/2009 10:32:53 PM
Kaleigh Ideal Rock Total Posts: 25,905 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 11/18/2004	No words... ____________________________ Piece of cake and a candle. ng gift
Posted: 4/7/2009 10:32:53 PM

P: 4/7/2009 10:35:54 PM
elledizzy5 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,813 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 4/25/2008	That's just... sad. I don't even know what else to say. Speechless, really. ~ Let all the people of the world say what they please I alone know what I do ~
Posted: 4/7/2009 10:35:54 PM

P: 4/7/2009 10:40:51 PM
swimmer Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,947 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 11/9/2007	My respect for Canada has plummeted. There is more to this story, but the pervasive stupidity makes it hard to bother researching.
Posted: 4/7/2009 10:40:51 PM

P: 4/7/2009 11:01:22 PM
AmberGretchen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,046 Last Post: 11/11/2009 Member Since: 1/6/2005	WOW Just, WOW
Posted: 4/7/2009 11:01:22 PM

P: 4/7/2009 11:38:15 PM
kama_s Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,682 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 7/12/2008	Date: 4/7/2009 10:40:51 PM Author: swimmer My respect for Canada has plummeted. There is more to this story, but the pervasive stupidity makes it hard to bother researching. You actually dont see a lot of this sue-crazy behaviour here in Canada, especially compared to the States. I bet the mother was behind all this - the daughter probably just threw a tantrum and the mum decided to use this against her ex.
Posted: 4/7/2009 11:38:15 PM

P: 4/8/2009 12:21:01 AM
lyra Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,763 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 7/13/2007	Date: 4/7/2009 10:40:51 PM Author: swimmer My respect for Canada has plummeted. There is more to this story, but the pervasive stupidity makes it hard to bother researching. It's Quebec...they have different laws than the rest of the country. This case is absolutely ridiculous. I can't even imagine it going to court anywhere else in Canada, the legal system is too bogged down with real cases! I can only imagine that the only one who won in this case was the lawyer. I bet the child sees very little monetary gain at all.
Posted: 4/8/2009 12:21:01 AM

P: 4/8/2009 12:35:16 AM
Cind11 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,366 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 2/5/2004	That is completely UNBELIEVABLE!
Posted: 4/8/2009 12:35:16 AM

P: 4/8/2009 2:09:41 AM
OUpeargirl Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,837 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 6/26/2007	Are you FREAKIN kidding me?!?!!??!!??!?! "You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough." Mae West
Posted: 4/8/2009 2:09:41 AM

P: 4/8/2009 7:43:03 AM
luckystar112 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,797 Last Post: 11/16/2009 Member Since: 1/8/2007	This one sheds a little more light, but still doesn't negate the ridiculousness of it. http://www.canadianjusticereviewcouncil.ca/article-court_overturns_parent.htm
Posted: 4/8/2009 7:43:03 AM

P: 4/8/2009 8:07:17 AM
ksinger Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,202 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 1/30/2008	Hm. Just posted in another thread about parents working out their CRAP through the kids. You see it here. Clearly these parents are complete self-centered idiots. The mother supported this?? Well, there it is in a nutshell. Mom and dad don't give a rat's ass about the girl, they're working out their divorce issues through HER. Lord.
Posted: 4/8/2009 8:07:17 AM

P: 4/8/2009 7:05:18 PM
April20 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,065 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 8/1/2008	This story blows my mind. I don't even know what to say. All I know is that if I'd done something like this when I was growing up, well, I won't say what probably would have happened.
Posted: 4/8/2009 7:05:18 PM

P: 4/9/2009 10:47:43 AM
Hudson_Hawk Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,443 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 11/2/2006	Date: 4/7/2009 10:13:06 PM Author: Allison D. I thought I'd seen it all....until now. Were I a parent, my reaction would be 'the day the court decides they have the right to override my parental decisions is the day THEY can assume responsibility for her COMPLETELY. Let them financially support and raise her.' That's the most ludricrous thing I've ever read. Ditto. That's Mrs. Hudson_Hawk to you... Over and out.
Posted: 4/9/2009 10:47:43 AM

P: 4/9/2009 10:59:02 AM
InLuv101 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 700 Last Post: 9/10/2009 Member Since: 8/19/2008	Wow, it is absolutely amazing that this can happen! I'm utterly saddened.
Posted: 4/9/2009 10:59:02 AM

P: 4/9/2009 11:33:32 AM
MC Ideal Rock Total Posts: 8,831 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 2/8/2003	That girl does sound like a spoiled brat. She's sure going to learn to regret her actions.
Posted: 4/9/2009 11:33:32 AM

P: 4/9/2009 11:54:34 AM
lulu Cut Rock Total Posts: 489 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 7/11/2003	Just an example of what can happen when divorced parents don't back each other up on discipline-the kids will take advantage of the situation. lulu
Posted: 4/9/2009 11:54:34 AM

P: 4/9/2009 2:28:54 PM
bee* Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,103 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 5/14/2006	That's crazy. Totally ridiculous.
Posted: 4/9/2009 2:28:54 PM

P: 4/13/2009 9:06:46 AM
girlie-girl Ideal Rock Total Posts: 819 Last Post: 6/5/2009 Member Since: 5/29/2008	Wow... that's absolutely ludicrous!
Posted: 4/13/2009 9:06:46 AM

P: 4/13/2009 12:28:13 PM
Addy Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,915 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 10/20/2007	Beyond belief! I hope that the father has her written out of the will. What do you do in a situation like that? All your ability as a parent and belief in your ability as a parent has gone.
Posted: 4/13/2009 12:28:13 PM

P: 4/13/2009 12:46:54 PM
MonkeyPie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,589 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 4/23/2008	I have never seen another child that has been in such need of a spanking than that one. And her mother! SHE needs an a$$ whopping, too!
Posted: 4/13/2009 12:46:54 PM

P: 4/13/2009 1:48:24 PM
beau13 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,173 Last Post: 8/7/2009 Member Since: 7/6/2007	Date: 4/7/2009 11:38:15 PM Author: kama_s Date: 4/7/2009 10:40:51 PM Author: swimmer My respect for Canada has plummeted. There is more to this story, but the pervasive stupidity makes it hard to bother researching. You actually dont see a lot of this sue-crazy behaviour here in Canada, especially compared to the States. I bet the mother was behind all this - the daughter probably just threw a tantrum and the mum decided to use this against her ex. I agree Kama, this is a rare case for Canada! There must be more to this story !! My mother got hit by a drunk driver, and had severe injuries..and got next to nothing, trying to fight it in court (lawsuit). We always joke and say "if we lived in the US..we would have gotten millions !".
Posted: 4/13/2009 1:48:24 PM

P: 4/13/2009 4:48:04 PM
Hudson_Hawk Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,443 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 11/2/2006	Date: 4/13/2009 1:48:24 PM Author: beau13 Date: 4/7/2009 11:38:15 PM Author: kama_s Date: 4/7/2009 10:40:51 PM Author: swimmer My respect for Canada has plummeted. There is more to this story, but the pervasive stupidity makes it hard to bother researching. You actually dont see a lot of this sue-crazy behaviour here in Canada, especially compared to the States. I bet the mother was behind all this - the daughter probably just threw a tantrum and the mum decided to use this against her ex. I agree Kama, this is a rare case for Canada! There must be more to this story !! My mother got hit by a drunk driver, and had severe injuries..and got next to nothing, trying to fight it in court (lawsuit). We always joke and say 'if we lived in the US..we would have gotten millions !'. So you're saying that we're sue happy in the states? That's pretty rude. fraud and frivolity exists everywhere and in every culture. I personally don't know anyone who has been injured in an accident and sued for frivolous reasons. That's Mrs. Hudson_Hawk to you... Over and out.
Posted: 4/13/2009 4:48:04 PM

P: 4/13/2009 10:52:33 PM
luckystar112 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,797 Last Post: 11/16/2009 Member Since: 1/8/2007	I agree with Beau. IMO Americans are VERY sue-happy compared to other countries. I don't think it's rude, I think it's a sad fact.
Posted: 4/13/2009 10:52:33 PM

P: 4/13/2009 11:39:48 PM
TravelingGal Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,309 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 12/29/2004	Date: 4/13/2009 10:52:33 PM Author: luckystar112 I agree with Beau. IMO Americans are VERY sue-happy compared to other countries. I don't think it's rude, I think it's a sad fact. I don't know if it's a fact, but I always thought America seemed very sue happy. We (my mom and dad) were sued many years ago and it pretty much made us lose everything. I told my parents, "Look on the bright side, we're REAL AMERICANS now! We've been sued!!!" _______________________ Travel quote of the week: "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." -Mark Twain
Posted: 4/13/2009 11:39:48 PM

P: 4/14/2009 7:33:13 AM
beau13 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,173 Last Post: 8/7/2009 Member Since: 7/6/2007	Date: 4/13/2009 10:52:33 PM Author: luckystar112 I agree with Beau. IMO Americans are VERY sue-happy compared to other countries. I don't think it's rude, I think it's a sad fact. Actually it was Kama that made that comment, I happened to agree with her though! lol. I have alot of friends/family that are lawyers..and we always hear them say things like "this isn't the U.S", when we discuss lawsuits. In Canada..it's kind of common knowledge that in the US..there are alot of smaller cases that go to court (example: neighbour's dog bites "other" neighbour) and usually settle for an enormous amount of money. (hundreds of thousands). Here in Canada, you can get hit by a drunk driver, suffer life threatening injuries, have your case tossed around for years, while you may walk away with $ 5000 after all is said and done. Canada's legal system is VERY different from that of the US. This is what Kama and I are trying to get across!!
Posted: 4/14/2009 7:33:13 AM

P: 4/14/2009 10:28:57 AM
Italiahaircolor Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,337 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 12/17/2007	I think this case is absolutely foolish...complete nonsense. Parenting sounds so hard...you can be sued over being to proactive, and sued for being to lax...you better find that happy medium! ____________________________ Remember to keep your words soft and sweet...you may have to eat them someday.
Posted: 4/14/2009 10:28:57 AM

P: 4/14/2009 11:06:35 AM
TravelingGal Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,309 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 12/29/2004	Date: 4/14/2009 7:33:13 AM Author: beau13 Date: 4/13/2009 10:52:33 PM Author: luckystar112 I agree with Beau. IMO Americans are VERY sue-happy compared to other countries. I don't think it's rude, I think it's a sad fact. Actually it was Kama that made that comment, I happened to agree with her though! lol. I have alot of friends/family that are lawyers..and we always hear them say things like 'this isn't the U.S', when we discuss lawsuits. In Canada..it's kind of common knowledge that in the US..there are alot of smaller cases that go to court (example: neighbour's dog bites 'other' neighbour) and usually settle for an enormous amount of money. (hundreds of thousands). Here in Canada, you can get hit by a drunk driver, suffer life threatening injuries, have your case tossed around for years, while you may walk away with $ 5000 after all is said and done. Canada's legal system is VERY different from that of the US. This is what Kama and I are trying to get across!! Seems like a happy medium would be in order! _______________________ Travel quote of the week: "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." -Mark Twain
Posted: 4/14/2009 11:06:35 AM

P: 4/14/2009 11:11:17 AM
lliang_chi Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,227 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 3/13/2008	Wow, I can't believe something like this is for real!
Posted: 4/14/2009 11:11:17 AM

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