Recently two parents used their son in an attempt at stardom, as described in this Article. They released a floating balloon device into the atmosphere and then called the Police saying their son was attached to it. It turned out that the aspiring reality Tv-star parents staged this whole event. They hid their 6 year old son in the attic for 5 hours while the public was in panic. Although there is nothing wrong with wanting to be famous, this couple went about it all wrong. They risked their son's safety to try to fulfill their own goals. Their entire plot for fame is just morally wrong.
The sad thing is, they probably got the attention they had hoped for. During the stunt, the story was all over the news. Now news stories about it are all over the internet. In a way this story is like the boy who cried wolf. The parents cried for public help, but did not really need it. They are now facing up to 6 years in prison and fines of $500,000. Personally I think these parents deserve the punishment for creating a public misunderstanding and putting their children in danger. But, what do you think? Do they deserve jail time and fines for trying to become famous?
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Yes, I think that these parents definitely deserve to be punished. I think that it was extremely selfish for them to do that, and not to mention very bad for their son. This story reminds me of parents who force their little children to be in beauty pagents because they want the fame. Not only is this teaching their children wrong morals, but it is not looking out for the best interest of the children. Parents should not try to use their chilren for personal benefit like that.
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