Mother cuts daughter's hair in court, judge reduces sentence

Seems a little harsh for something stupid a 13 year old girl does.

He ordered she serve 30 days in detention and to perform 276 hours of community service
 
Aoxomoxoa said:
It was voluntary, the mother could have said no.
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The haircut was....

but he also offered to take 150 hours of community service off the sentence if her mother cut her ponytail in his courtroom.


She still has 30 days of detention plus 126 hours of community service.
 
Two wrongs dont make a right, this girl has now been taught that she cannot trust elders to do the right thing.
 
RazorX said:
The haircut was....

but he also offered to take 150 hours of community service off the sentence if her mother cut her ponytail in his courtroom.


She still has 30 days of detention plus 126 hours of community service.
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Yes, possibly considering that she will lose time from school.
 
Jarod said:
Two wrongs dont make a right, this girl has now been taught that she cannot trust elders to do the right thing.
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Oh I disagree and disagree very much. She has learned that doing something wrong results in consequences. She would have learned that if her hair had not been cut....but I think maybe she also learned that mom will cave to pressure when it is put on her, whether by the judge or someone else...maybe even the daughter. I don't for a minute think that it was solely the mother's decision to cut the girl's hair. Either way, I hope the girl learned her lesson.
 
leaningright said:
Oh I disagree and disagree very much. She has learned that doing something wrong results in consequences. She would have learned that if her hair had not been cut....but I think maybe she also learned that mom will cave to pressure when it is put on her, whether by the judge or someone else...maybe even the daughter. I don't for a minute think that it was solely the mother's decision to cut the girl's hair. Either way, I hope the girl learned her lesson.
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I hope she learned her lesson, I doubt that having the same thing done to her, and learning that your mother is not strong enough to protect her has been beneficial to her mental health.
 
I would not have cut her hair, I think community service is a valuable tool in teaching children consequences.
 
I do not belive in an eye for an eye. I am much more of a turn the other cheek, new testament type of guy.
 
Jarod said:
I hope she learned her lesson, I doubt that having the same thing done to her, and learning that your mother is not strong enough to protect her has been beneficial to her mental health.
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Not strong enough to protect her? The mother taught her the consequences of her actions. That IS protecting her.
 
WinterBorn said:
Not strong enough to protect her? The mother taught her the consequences of her actions. That IS protecting her.
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No the mother was bullied by a judge to chop her daughters hair, 150 hours of CS would have been a much better lesson.
 
Punishment in the old days.

These images provided by Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums show juveniles convicted of crimes in Newcastle, England between 1871 - 1873.


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Above: Jane Farrell stole two boots and was sentenced to 10 hard days labor. Age (on discharge): 12.


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Mary Catherine Docherty was sentenced to seven days hard labor after being convicted of stealing iron along with her accomplices: Mary Hinnigan, Ellen Woodman and Rosanna Watson. Age (on discharge): 14


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At the young age of 11, Ellen was ordered to do 7 days hard labor after being convicted of stealing iron when caught with Mary Catherine Docherty, Rosanna Watson and Mary Hinnigan


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Along with Mary Catherine Docherty, Ellen Woodman and Rosanna Watson, Mary Hinnigan was caught stealing iron and was sentenced to seven days hard labor. Age (on discharge): 13


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Along with Mary Catherine Docherty, Ellen Woodman and Mary Hinnigan, Rosanna Watson was sentenced to seven days hard labor after being caught stealing iron. Age (on discharge): 13.


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Henry Leonard Stephenson was convicted of breaking into houses and was sentenced to two months in prison in 1873. Age (on discharge): 12.


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Margaret Cosh was convicted of stealing a coat, she had no previous convictions and served two months with hard labor. Age (on discharge): 15.

http://www.cbsnews.com/2300-504083_162-10012739.html?tag=contentMain;contentBody
 
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