<p>I would talk to my child. I would also insist on a twelve step program of a kind, maybe debtor’s anonymous. I think that twelve step programs address moral/character flaws more successfully than therapy, and I would want to see a moral recovery made.</p>
<p>I would still love him/her and want a relationship.</p>
<p>Yes, I would also provide the money for a lawyer, maybe with a legal agreement drawn up so that it would be paid back at some future date.</p>
<p>I don’t think jail teaches anyone anything, and I would hate to see that the fate of my child. If a competent lawyer could bring about a reasonable plea bargain I would be grateful to avoid the ordeal of trial.</p>
<p>So I would look for the most capable legal representation and make sure the condition of twelve step program was met.</p>
<p>Moral flaws are very difficult to correct, but I would still see myself as a parent and try my darndest, for myself, for my child, and for society at large. (And perhaps for any future grandchildren.)</p>