In recent years, family ethics issues have repeatedly become the focus of society, and among many family ethics issues, abandonment of family members is undoubtedly one of the most serious behaviors. Recently, the detention of a man for abandoning his biological father has attracted widespread attention.
After investigation, on January 29, the old man's son Lu Moumou took him from Dalian City, Liaoning Province to Hailar District, Hulunbuir City, by train. On January 31, Lu Moumou took his father to take a taxi to the Mozhigrad River Scenic Area in Chenbalhu Banner, and then abandoned him at a viewing platform and left. Due to the extremely low local temperature, the abandoned elderly man suffered severe frostbite on his feet and is currently being accepted in Hulunbuir People's Hospital**. Lu Moumou's act of abandoning his relatives has caused a bad social impact.
Regarding whether Lu Moumou's behavior constituted the crime of abandonment, the investigators collected a large amount of evidence and confirmed that Lu Moumou subjectively had the intention to abandon and the circumstances were heinous. On February 9, investigators summoned criminal suspect Lu Moumou in accordance with the law.
The incident occurred on the eve of the Spring Festival, and the man abandoned his elderly father on the way across the province, which is undoubtedly an extreme betrayal of family affection. Desertion of a family member is unacceptable for whatever reason. In traditional Chinese culture, honoring one's parents is a basic family ethic and a basic requirement of social morality. This irresponsible behavior not only caused harm to the father himself, but also had a negative impact on society.
The law will surely impose severe sanctions on this man's actions. From a legal point of view, it is illegal to abandon a family member. China's "Criminal Law" stipulates that a person who is old, young, sick or otherwise incapable of independent living has the obligation to support but refuses to do so, and the circumstances are heinous, shall be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of not more than five years, short-term detention or public surveillance. The man's actions were in compliance with the relevant legal provisions, so he could face criminal penalties.
The obligation of family members to support each other should not only be clearly stipulated in law, but also a consensus should be formed in society. Only through the joint efforts of the whole society can we create a harmonious and warm family atmosphere. Let us work together to do our part to maintain family harmony and social stability.