McCain/Palin ???

[Puckstop31]

I agree that Palin's children (or any other candidates' children) should not be a factor in the election.

And, if it is true that parents cannot be held accountable for the actions of their teenage children, I assume we will not hear anything about Palin's son joining the military.

I agree.

With the caveat that she will easily be able to deflect the concept of, "you would not do this if YOUR son was in the military." Assuming she would be inthe position to take some sort of action.

[sparks19]

Nope... I don't think she should get credit for her son joining the military. He should receive the credit for that. My point about her being held responsible for her daughter getting pregnant was that I doubt she was egging her on and pushing for this to happen. I doubt she said "Come on honey... go and have sex and get pregnant. it's the right thing to do" I doubt it.

it was only ten years ago that I was that age and as much as some people would like to believe parents have total control.... at that age they don't. there is nothing a parent can do to stop their son or daughter from having sex if that is something the teen wants to do. short of chaining her to the house. We don't know that she didn't teach her daughter how to protect herself. People who use protection get pregnant all the time. it happens. Is it ideal? Nope.

the daughter and the boyfriend are stepping up to the responsibility. and their family is supporting them. What more could anyone want? the daughter made a mistake and she is prepared to take responsibility for it. I think that speaks volumes.

If palin had have thrown her daughter out and disowned her for getting pregnant... now THAT I would have a problem with. they are your children for better or for worse.

Like my Aunt Nancy says "Kids... sometimes all you can do is stand beside them and support them"