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Yes. But I just wanted to know if that was a factor. My understanding is if they were intoxicated as well it could affect their insurance payout. Under the insurance and police guidelines they are considered crashes not accidents now and if you were drunk they could come back and say that they...

I have read a lot about this case and I have never heard there was alcohol in the Bastardi car. Most of the information has been focused on Diane Schuler's intoxication. The documentary also focuses on this as well. I did not read the books written by the victim's families. If you did...

I agree. I can remember sibling rivalry with my sisters somewhat and fighting but never considered stabbing them. Even when I was a moody fifteen year old. I think it is logical to consider this boy might have some isses or that the parents showed blatant favortism for other children. It has...

I do not think people are drawing conclusions because of someone's response to a trajedy. They are speculating to try and make sense of this trajedy. As stated on the link you gave there is no standard reaction. It is not going too far to suggest IF's biological mother and his father's...

I wanted to say to everyone (and there are many here) that has experienced a tragedy be it directly or indirectly, I sincerely wish you and your family hope and recovery. I do not think there is a manual anywhere that defines any behavior be it aggression, snapping at others, etc as normal or...

The DSM-V is more of an insurance manual than what it was. It is more about coding than explaining the actual disorders as with DSM-IV. It does not even have the two axis. I have been reviewing it the past couple of days and it will be absolutely useless for students in an abnormal psych...

He wrote several books and papers but some of what I read was socialization or the behaviors learned from environment. Parents who yell tend to produce kids who yell at their kids. It is definitely a different way of looking at mental illness some people really disagreed with. Sent from my...

This topic can be debated and debated with little resolution. There is a psychiatrist, Thomas Szasz, who believed that many mental illnesses are neither mental nor illness but problem coping behaviors. He believed many illnesses labeled as mental disease were poor ways of dealing with life...

I sincerely hope you are okay. The weather has certainly been really terrifying and strange this year. Last week the ice in Minnesota was unbelievable and these midwestern storms are really scary. My son, 7, who wants to be a meteorologist, was glued to the weather channel. He said at dinner...

They cannot. Not even someone with unlimited resources can devote enough time for that many children. Sent from my GT-N8013 using Tapatalk 2

I was trying to find more information on this case and cannot seem to find the name of the boy anywhere. Did you read a book on this? The fire was horrible. I had never heard of this case but appreciate you sharing. I would like to know more if possible. Sent from my GT-N8013 using Tapatalk 2

Agreed. I think it is being a responsible parent to consider the kids you do have either custodial or noncustodial before having more children. I mean accidents happen but no one can argue there are not people out there who seemingly have child after child they cannot afford or have time to...

Well I will not judge his number of kids but will offer my opinion. If you are having trouble paying for the kids you have and you have to spend money in court to try and get more money for them; maybe you should consider not having anymore. I think the possibility one might have murdered...

The fact that there was no medications or illicit drug use is telling in and of itself. It would be so easy to blame drugs. I think it tells us he was sober and totally in control of his plan. To me that makes him more terrifying. Sent from my DROID4 using Tapatalk 2

Yes and least recognized. I have a discussion about this in the Sociology of the Family course I teach. So many people have scoffed at this and said social scientists overanaylyze everything and these are kids being kids. I always reply, "you ask the rape victims, bullied and tortured victims...

Nothing in this article suggests he was well-off in any sense of the word. They can make money for their defense like Casey Anthony and sell pictures. Even an interview with ABC, CBS, NBC or cable news can bring a significant amount of money. I would think the donated money did go to her...

I agree. I have no respect for people who are intentionally cruel to animals. I also do not think even an allegation is funny. Even if he did fish or hunt there are still people who engage in these activities that are humane and others intentionally cruel. People notice when someone else is...

That is a really good way of explaining this. It is a disease and it is not their fault. It should also be noted although the statistics of true sociopaths or those the meet all the criteria are low not all of them become killers. It is true some become scam artists and grifters but some learn...

I agree. The description of them just being anguished is grief but maybe it is guilt as well because deep down they know he did this and do not know what to do and/or guilt for leaving him alone with her.

Oh this really does change the equation. I have said and others as well; if that trifecta (animal abuse, fire setting and late bed-wetting) is a factor, there is a good chance the kid is a budding sociopath. I was trying to be objective toward the kid but it is getting much harder with his...