Bramble Claw on Blurtit

Bramble Claw answered Anonymous' question 6/15/2018

My 13 y/o daughter is dating a 19 (almost 20) year old man, would yall allow your 13 to do this?

At this moment in time, while the child is 13, it is unacceptable for them to be ‘dating’ anyone more than two years older than them. However, I believe this doesn’t apply once the child becomes older. My own parents are eight years apart. At a certain point in time it’s okay for a couple … Read more

Bramble Claw commented on Willie B. good's answer 6/15/2018

Is it considered abuse to lock a teen in their room for a month? A 13 year old, with exceptions for bathroom and food.

To a child, yes it would be abuse, but to this man who grew up in the 70s this is a normal punishment. But thank you for your answer anyways ^^

Bramble Claw commented on Justin Moore's answer 6/15/2018

Is it considered abuse to lock a teen in their room for a month? A 13 year old, with exceptions for bathroom and food.

First off: There is no hitting involved in this situation; simply a father threatening to lock a child in their room for a month with the exception of bathroom breaks and food. He is simply suggesting a punishment he recived often as a child and I can understand that parents often parent the way their … Read more

Bramble Claw commented on Walt O'Reagun's answer 6/14/2018

Is it considered abuse to lock a teen in their room for a month? A 13 year old, with exceptions for bathroom and food.

Technically the ‘child’ is 13, and exceptions would be made for food and bathroom. It hasn’t happened yet, so don’t worry, but it keeps being threatened.

Bramble Claw voted up Darren Wolfgang's answer 6/14/2018

Is it considered abuse to lock a teen in their room for a month? A 13 year old, with exceptions for bathroom and food.

Yes it's considered abuse.

Bramble Claw voted up Walt O'Reagun's answer 6/14/2018

Is it considered abuse to lock a teen in their room for a month? A 13 year old, with exceptions for bathroom and food.

Maybe ... Maybe not.

It depends on more than just if the child is locked in the room.
How old is the child?
Are they being fed and cared for?
Are they receiving human interaction?

Bramble Claw voted up Megan goodgirl's answer 6/14/2018

Is it considered abuse to lock a teen in their room for a month? A 13 year old, with exceptions for bathroom and food.

yes !

Bramble Claw voted up Firstname Refreshme lastname's answer 6/14/2018

Is it considered abuse to lock a teen in their room for a month? A 13 year old, with exceptions for bathroom and food.

Illegal. Bad idea in case of fire. And yes, it is abuse.