Open Letter to Anonymous and the one they helped, Jane Doe

[pattiepcomedy]

32. Then who is at fault?

It was not akin to blaming the victim. The environment shouldn't have been there in the first place for this atrocious act to happen. Someone needs to take responsibility.

It wasn't just one 16 year who snuck into mom's liquor cabinet, it was a bunch of 16 years old that got drunk at three different parties, and all were out after midnight without parental supervision, correct? Obviously they had cell phones where parents could have checked on them.

I think it is a legitimate question to wonder where they got the alcohol (wouldn't you agree the person who provided the alcohol should be questioned?) From what I saw, seemed like all involved were drunk 16 year olds (including the ones taking pics) ... if that is the case, who is at fault? When it comes to your personal experience, did you call and talk with your child's friend's parents to make sure your daughter arrived. If I sent my child over her friend's house, I'd call to get assurances that parents were in attendance the whole time. If another parent is watching my child, then because I talked to them I could hold them somewhat responsible.

There has to be some kind of parental responsibility - it seems like all these kids came from good families, no? Maybe what you mean is that there should be definite laws in this culture - when you are 16, you should be home by 10pm - when you are 16, you are not allowed to drink alcohol and if you do there are consequences.