Mine was far more blunt and came from the top [Patria potestas]. "Do anything to disgrace the family you will be disowned with absolute ostracization" it was told. Harsh words...I told my kids the same thing my parents told their kids - if you commit a crime, I will turn you in. I will stand by you in court, and I will visit you in prison, and I will welcome you back home after serving time, but I won't help you get away with breaking the law. Luckily we've never encountered that situation and I never expect to.
To be put to the test has to be truly awful, especially with death penalty on the table.
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