Do NOT criticize the father folks. At least he came out for the side of reason. So, back off. Sons sometimes do stupid things all on their own. They actually do. One of my sons is like that and some of your sons (or daughters) are like that (be honest). We don’t talk. He’ll find out soon enough...the hard way. I will NOT cover for him.
True.
I have 4 siblings. Three are very successful, have nice homes (one brother has multiple homes), intact marriages, and never gotten so much as a parking ticket.
One sibling has been married 4 times, is broke despite years of grinding and earning great money, has been arrested, and is a recovering alcoholic.
No one is quite sure what happened to him. He just went down a bad path and kept going.
I can attest my parents were loving, firm, religious and hardworking people. That one brother broke my father’s heart.