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Ireneparalegal · 01-11-2008, 06:58 PM

Finally, a parent being a parent and getting recognition for it!

This story is great!

updated 4:52 p.m. PT, Wed., Jan. 9, 2008
DES MOINES, Iowa - Jane Hambleton has dubbed herself the "meanest mom on the planet."

After finding alcohol in her son's car, she decided to sell the car and share her 19-year-old's misdeed with everyone — by placing an ad in the local newspaper.

The ad reads: "OLDS 1999 Intrigue. Totally uncool parents who obviously don't love teenage son, selling his car. Only driven for three weeks before snoopy mom who needs to get a life found booze under front seat. $3,700/offer. Call meanest mom on the planet."

Hambleton has heard from people besides interested buyers since recently placing the ad in The Des Moines Register.

The 48-year-old from Fort Dodge says she has fielded more than 70 telephone calls from emergency room technicians, nurses, school counselors and even a Georgia man who wanted to congratulate her.

"The ad cost a fortune, but you know what? I'm telling people what happened here," Hambleton says. "I'm not just gonna put the car for resale when there's nothing wrong with it, except the driver made a dumb decision.

"It's overwhelming the number of calls I've gotten from people saying 'Thank you, it's nice to see a responsible parent.' So far there are no calls from anyone saying, 'You're really strict. You're real overboard, lady.'"

The only critic is her son, who Hambleton says is "very, very unhappy" with the ad and claims the alcohol was left by a passenger.

Hambleton said she believes her son but has decided mercy isn't the best policy in this case. She says she set two rules when she bought the car at Thanksgiving: No booze, and always keep it locked.

The car has been sold, but Hambleton says she will continue the ad for another week — just for the feedback.

catlover79 · 01-11-2008, 07:01 PM

BRAVO!!!

PZelda · 01-11-2008, 07:06 PM

I heard about that a few days ago - CNN had a blurb about it early in the morning. That mom has guts, alright.

*ClassicPinUp* · 01-11-2008, 07:24 PM

Great mom! Wish more people were like that.

Hollow · 01-11-2008, 07:58 PM

harsh.

dawsongirl · 01-11-2008, 10:32 PM

We breed good parents.

Sometimes.

Dean Winchester · 01-11-2008, 11:16 PM

well, I think it's good and bad at the same time. The son is 19, he can vote, he's likely out of high school, he probably works and goes to college. It's hardly the same thing as handing a 16 year old the keys for the first time. There is a certain age where the kid is grown up enough to no longer answer everything he does to his parents. Especially if the mom believes the beer was his friends', why is she still selling it?

MsOrange · 01-12-2008, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Dean Winchester

well, I think it's good and bad at the same time. The son is 19, he can vote, he's likely out of high school, he probably works and goes to college. It's hardly the same thing as handing a 16 year old the keys for the first time. There is a certain age where the kid is grown up enough to no longer answer everything he does to his parents. Especially if the mom believes the beer was his friends', why is she still selling it?

She bought the car; I say she can set whatever rules she wants. JMO

PlayOn · 01-12-2008, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by MsOrange

She bought the car; I say she can set whatever rules she wants. JMO

Not only that, but said upfront: "no booze and always keep it locked." He violated that.

I'm glad it was sold. Maybe her son will think twice before picking up a friend whose wasted and tell him to call a cab/another friend. Or at least be smart enough to clean out the booze bottles.

Ireneparalegal · 01-12-2008, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean Winchester

well, I think it's good and bad at the same time. The son is 19, he can vote, he's likely out of high school, he probably works and goes to college. It's hardly the same thing as handing a 16 year old the keys for the first time. There is a certain age where the kid is grown up enough to no longer answer everything he does to his parents. Especially if the mom believes the beer was his friends', why is she still selling it?

When she was buying the car she set the rules. He ACCEPTED THE RULES. If he had an issue with the rules she set forth, then he should have gone out and bought the car HIMSELF. Even though he is 19, he sounds very immature to me, especially telling his mom she needs to "get a life" for snooping in his car. Sounds like he was busted and his only defense was to tell his mom that ignorant statement. I don't believe his story that his friend left the alcohol in the car. Regardless, she said NO ALCOHOL and that was the rule he accepted. Sorry.

Mikado · 01-12-2008, 12:34 AM

no comment ..really, i dont know what to say

ABlairican Pie · 01-12-2008, 02:14 AM

I don't know what the laws are for the state she lives in, but here in Washington, if even your passenger has the alcohol, you are still responsible for what they do, even if it isn't "your" alcohol. The law here says there is to be no alcohol consumed by even passengers, even if the driver is not drinking.
I would imagine it's the same elsewhere.

junecleaver · 01-12-2008, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Dean Winchester

well, I think it's good and bad at the same time. The son is 19, he can vote, he's likely out of high school, he probably works and goes to college. It's hardly the same thing as handing a 16 year old the keys for the first time. There is a certain age where the kid is grown up enough to no longer answer everything he does to his parents. Especially if the mom believes the beer was his friends', why is she still selling it?

Yeah, i was just thinking that, but the mom might suffer just as much if she has to bring her son to and from work and school

If its true about his friend leaving a bottle of alcohol, he should always check after letting people in his car. Heck, for all he knows, one of his friends could've dropped a bag of weed between the seats and never knew about it.

friendsfan77 · 01-12-2008, 03:37 AM

As harsh as it is, I definitely agree with the mom on this case, considering that she was the one who bought the car and set the rules.

freshprinceofLA · 01-12-2008, 04:14 AM

Great story that 19 year old should be GROWN enough to realize that BOOZE in a car is a big NO NO

01-11-2008, 06:58 PM	#1
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ABlairican Pie Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 12, 2001 Location: Living where cats reign more Supreme than a pizza. Posts: 31,619	I don't know what the laws are for the state she lives in, but here in Washington, if even your passenger has the alcohol, you are still responsible for what they do, even if it isn't "your" alcohol. The law here says there is to be no alcohol consumed by even passengers, even if the driver is not drinking. I would imagine it's the same elsewhere.
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01-11-2008, 07:58 PM	#5
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01-11-2008, 10:32 PM	#6
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01-11-2008, 11:16 PM	#7
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	well, I think it's good and bad at the same time. The son is 19, he can vote, he's likely out of high school, he probably works and goes to college. It's hardly the same thing as handing a 16 year old the keys for the first time. There is a certain age where the kid is grown up enough to no longer answer everything he does to his parents. Especially if the mom believes the beer was his friends', why is she still selling it?

01-12-2008, 12:34 AM	#11
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,892	no comment ..really, i dont know what to say

01-12-2008, 03:37 AM	#14
friendsfan77 - Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 02, 2004 Location: Duluth, GA Posts: 3,165	As harsh as it is, I definitely agree with the mom on this case, considering that she was the one who bought the car and set the rules.

01-12-2008, 04:14 AM	#15
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