Court Opinion

ID: 9668682
Source: CourtListenerOpinion
Date Created: 2023-08-24 02:21:58.012549+00
Date Added: 2024-06-11T18:15:47.162581
License: Public Domain

Carleton Harris, Chief Justice. I thoroughly agree with everything that is said in the Majority opinion, but, due to my long interest in matters relating to parental discipline, cannot refrain from making special comment in this case. I feel that this is one of the most important decisions that has been handed down by this Court, and truly “strikes a blow” for home discipline. I fervently trust that it will be effective in bringing to the attention of parents their responsibility for the actions of their minor children. Too many, though aware of the tendencies of the child to engage in improper or unlawful conduct, are unwilling to take the time, or make the effort, to curb such propensities, but rather, surrender this duty to the general public. Of course, I recognize that in some instances, children are incorrigible,1 but these instances are rare when considered in relation to the overall problem. In such event, proper discipline would seem to preclude the use of the family automobile. I am proud to have a part in handing down this Opinion, and it is to be hoped today’s action by the Court will receive wide attention.