But it wouldn't do anything to convince the non-custodial parent to pay. So that's what we need to figure out next. Jailtime, perhaps?)[/i]
I think that makes more sense than
using jail to treat substance abusers.
You know, I recall when getting drunk was thought to be an amusing lark. Police might take in an offender to sleep it off, then release him with a cordial pat on the back next morning.
Now that drinking and driving laws have toughened up, the problem is much reduced. I imagine the same would be true if we ever got really serious about addressing the problems we are considering on this thread.
