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Originally Posted by willravel
Theft is theft. A drivers license belongs to it's driver, whether that driver is 17 or 42. That would be like my boss punishing me by taking my car. He doesn't have that authority.
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I find it interesting that I only have problems with some of the things you say (why only you, I have no idea, so don't ask) and not others.
You really think that a parent taking away his or her child's drivers license is theft? I was under the impression that as long as the child lived in his or her parents house, he or she must obey their rules. If a parent rules that the child cannot drive for whatever reason, I see taking away their driver's license no more of an offense as taking away their car keys. It's a form of punishment.
I find it very upsetting that this country is so sensitive when it comes to child discipline. A neighbor sees you spanking your child, or giving him a good slap on the hand or ass and you got DHS at your door questioning you and your child. I believe that as long as force is used within reason (beating up your kid obviously warrants an arrest), it is perfectly acceptible until the child learns the consequences of his or her actions. As for depriving a child of food, that should depend on how old the child is and how often it is done. One or two times is fine, I think, although I wouldn't specifically use this method with my kids.