A good piece, well written and poingnant.

I cannot help but believe that criminal punishment is superfluous. Either the parent is remorseful -- and no judge could impose a penalty as harsh as true self loathing -- or they are not -- and no criminal conviction would alter such amorality.

Had I done such a thing, I would not have had to contemplate suicide for long....and I am certain that my wife wouldn't have been convicted.