The Sins of Our Children: Nancy Dorner Offers Condolences

By ABS Contributor | Published on February 15, 2013

As parents we often do our best to raise our children to become positive contributing members of society. We hope that the values we instill in them as little ones will be at the forefront of the decisions that they make as adults. Many of us pray that our children do not fall victim to violence. But what happens when they inflict violence on another person’s child? What happens when the choices they make cause others to question your parenting skills?

Children, much like adults, make poor choices everyday. But, even when they are adults, people still look for someone to blame. And most often, it is the parents of these children who are left apologizing for their actions, regardless of how old the “child” is.

As reported by The Huffington Post, Chris Dorner’s mother, Nancy, recently spoke out to those impacted by her son’s actions.

“It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we express our deepest sympathies and condolences to anyone that suffered losses or injuries resulting from Christopher’s actions. We do not condone Christopher’s actions. The family has no further comments and ask that our privacy be respected during this difficult time.”

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