This blog is my place to vent and share resources with other parents of children of trauma. I try to be open and honest about my feelings in order to help others know they are not alone. Therapeutic parenting of adopted teenagers with RAD and other severe mental illnesses and issues (plus "neurotypical" teens) , is not easy, and there are time when I say what I feel... at the moment. We're all human!

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Marythemom Rights and Amendments




You have the right to remain silly.
Anything you sing or giggle about, can, but will not, be held against you in the court of Mom.
You have the right to speak and be annoying.
If you are forced to give up that right (by a sibling/ child), Mom will advocate for you.
Do you understand these rights as they have been read to you?


Actual Miranda rights

“ You have the right to remain silent.
Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.
You have the right to speak to an attorney.
If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you.
Do you understand these rights as they have been read to you?





First Amendment – Freedom of speech and freedom of religion
We the people of this family have the right to be silly, sing, laugh, giggle, worship and talk about things that aren't of interest to everyone, even if it's annoying to some.





Second Amendment – Right to Bear arms.
A well-regulated Bear being necessary to the security of a free family, the right of the people to hug and keep in Bear's arms shall not be infringed.





Third Amendment – Protection from quartering of troops.
No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law. I choose to interpret this to mean NO FIGHTING. People who fight (aka soldiers) shall not be allowed to stay in my home without my permision.





Fourth Amendment – Protection from unreasonable search and seizure.
The right of the family to be safe from other members of the family going through their things and stealing them. Also the right of the parent to search and seize with probable cause (probably cause ex.: past history of thefts).




Fifth Amendment – due process, double jeopardy, self-incrimination, eminent domain.
No parent shall be held to answer for any capital, or otherwise infamous crime or even slight, that was actually committed by birth family. In other words, this mom didn't do it and I'm sick of being punished for it.





Sixth Amendment – Rights of the accused; Confrontation Clause, speedy trial, public trial, right to counsel
In all "criminal prosecutions," the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy FAIR Club assignment, by a calm, regulated parent with the child's best interest in mind.





Seventh Amendment – Civil trial by jury.
In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved. I choose to interpret this as, for serious "crimes," I will ask the opinion of other moms of RADS and other knowledgeable people before Hubby and I render the verdict.





Eighth Amendment – Prohibition of excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment.
Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted (not to be determined by the accused). I will aim for logical consequences wherever possible.





Ninth Amendment – Protection of rights not specifically enumerated in the Constitution.
Wherever possible we, the parents, will try to protect the rights of the child, even from themselves. This includes their right to be happy, healthy citizens. We are aware that sometimes the child will be unable and unwilling to achieve this, but we will help them fight against their demons and issues to help them attain this.





Tenth Amendment – Powers of States and people.
The powers not delegated to the parents by the Fair Club, nor prohibited by it to the individual family members' needs, are reserved to the family members respectively for as long as they are acting in a manner that doesn't encroach on their own best interest or other family member's rights . In other words as long as you're following the rules and not infringing on other's lives then you can do what you want... unless we, your parents, think it's not what's best for you.

















Actual Amendments




First Amendment – Establishment Clause, Free Exercise Clause; freedom of speech, of the press, and of assembly; right to petition Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
Second Amendment – Militia (United States), Sovereign state, Right to keep and bear arms. A well regulated Militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. [5]
Third Amendment – Protection from quartering of troops. No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.
Fourth Amendment – Protection from unreasonable search and seizure. The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
Fifth Amendment – due process, double jeopardy, self-incrimination, eminent domain. No person shall be held to answer for any capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness
against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
Sixth Amendment – Trial by jury and rights of the accused; Confrontation Clause, speedy trial, public trial, right to counsel In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense.
Seventh Amendment – Civil trial by jury. In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.
Eighth Amendment – Prohibition of excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment. Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
Ninth Amendment – Protection of rights not specifically enumerated in the Constitution. The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
Tenth Amendment – Powers of States and people. The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people