Confession: All three of my children have watched the show COPS since birth.
My first degree was in Criminal Justice and I spent a VERY short time working in an intensive probation (just short of prison) program. That "opportunity" came to a quick end when a very large man, three times my size, attempted to wrap his hands around my neck when I asked for a random drug test. Honestly, I don't even remember quitting, but I don't remember returning either. Anyway, I think COPS and JAILED fills that void in my professional life. Some days I honestly think, "wow, although not one of my better parenting decisions, it does model for them what not to do." Then there are the other days...
If you have had the opportunity to read my quotes page, you may have noticed BK's question regarding riding in the back of the police car with her one day. Well, this conversation came back up at my parent's last weekend. BK told my mom that "if she ever gets arrested, she will be sure to use her manners and use yes ma'am, no ma'am, yes sir, and no sir." I am not sure whether I should be proud or worried.
PS... I promise you this...they have never seen the HO! HO! HO! episode.
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