This was like the granddaddy of bad judgment. There's no doubt what they did was incredibly selfish and irresponsible.

This was like the granddaddy of bad judgment.

It's a continuous course of conduct. There's been no consistent child care since mid-October.

The father admitted that there were times where they left for work in the morning and left the 10-year-old to care for the 5-year- old, and wouldn't get home until late at night.

Actually, it is an extremely stiff penalty for someone who's children were not injured. Their decision shows they recognized they were wrong and want to make amends as soon as possible.

There is no doubt that our judgment (for a policy shift) has entered a crucial stage.