will my mum go to jail ?

[Anddos]

basically my sister hasnt been going to school for 3 weeks now and she just keeps making new excuses up about her being tired or cant sleep , or something esle that she makes up , shes 14 and she gets her own way all the time ;( i think the law is a 2000 fine isnt it? if my mum cant pay this fine will she go to prision ,
the school has sent a letter to my mum saying that if she dosent attend in 4 weeks then shes go to court or something
anyone know?

[Zak33]

unfortunately we can't advise on legal issues....

It is up to your Mum to get her to either the Doctors to help her, or to School.

Sadly, we can't help on either.

Sorry dude....

[Skii]

Sorry to hear that m8.

Your sister needs a good kick up the backside.

[3Dfx]

I'd ask a solicitor, not us. ... just my opinion.

[CocoPops]

Your sister needs a damn good kick and sent to school.

If you mum goes to prison or fined, then good tbph, she needs to put your sister in her place and let her know that she won't stand for it.

These are my views and not those of Hexus.net

[Big RICHARD]

One woman did go to prison for 30 days for her daughters (2 of them) not attending school. It worked, the kids went to school from then on. That happened earlier this year I believe.


EDIT - Linky

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[Kezzer]

That sucks. Have you explained to your sister the situation? If not just go into the school yourself and tell them what's going on.

That's just an idea 'cause i wouldn't stand for that tbh

[BoB_DoG]

if i were in your position, I would drag my sister to her school; by her hair if necessary... Better that than my mother going to jail.

Just my opinion, but then again, I am a fairly forceful person when pissed off.

Good luck dude. Make sure your sister gets the idea, and hopefully she will see sense

[5cupa]

doubt it the courts will work out how much she can pay back per month. but really the question is why isent your sister going to school..maybe she has problems...then again she may just be a lazy sod, but at 14 she should be going if she likes it or not

[aeonf242]

Try:

http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/

They might be able to help.

[tonicblue]

Maybe she is being bullied or something and is scared to go to school but scared to talk to either you or your mom. Try talking to her and find out if ithis is the case. your mom cant really get in trouble then. they will find a replacement school or give home tuition.
Just a thought.
Hope it all works out

[shiato storm]

if she is 'walking all over your mum' so to speak and gets her way all the time make sure your mum knows that the penalties are severe if your sister doesn't go to school and thus give her a kick up the arse and send her on her way. actually taking her and collecting her from school each day will sort this out too...