My 19 year old son is in his first year of college and lives on campus, last weekend he was at a bar and got a ticket for underage drinking. He called me the next day and told me. Most people will think that's no big deal but with my family's drinking issues and his mom's family's issues drinking at all is an issue, but that's not relevant to this thread.
My question is should I attend court with him, my thoughts are divided. On one hand I think if the judge see's the kids father there at least he knows the parent is involved and maybe will be a little less harsh with fines, also I can try and make sure my son acts and dress'es accordingly in front of the judge.
On the other hand letting him go alone may have more of an impact on him, I got to think it's going to scare the snot out of him going in front of a judge. But that approach leaves me afraid something bad could get worse, like the judge decides to make an example of him.
Should I attend the hearing or just let him go it alone? Either way the consenquences are his to deal with no matter what.
My question is should I attend court with him, my thoughts are divided. On one hand I think if the judge see's the kids father there at least he knows the parent is involved and maybe will be a little less harsh with fines, also I can try and make sure my son acts and dress'es accordingly in front of the judge.
On the other hand letting him go alone may have more of an impact on him, I got to think it's going to scare the snot out of him going in front of a judge. But that approach leaves me afraid something bad could get worse, like the judge decides to make an example of him.
Should I attend the hearing or just let him go it alone? Either way the consenquences are his to deal with no matter what.