Alex is studying Hammurabi´s code of law in his ancient world history class. He solved 8 problems faced by Hammurabi and then compared his solutions to those of the king. Alex wasn't as harsh as Hammurabi, however, my son is definitely not a soft-liner.
Situation:
What should be done to the carpenter who builds a house that falls and kills the owner?
Alex's initial solution:
He should be jailed and banned from being a carpenter.
Hammurabi's solution:
The builder should be put to death.
We talked about the different concepts of punishment and restitution; and Alex's amended his solution.
Alex's final solution:
The carpenter should pay for the man's funeral. He should study carpentry and build a new house for the man's widow for free. He should also take care of the widow for the rest of his life.
1 comment:
Alex,
I liked your final solution. It was well thought out and a better solution than Hammurabi's. With his solution the widow was still left with hardship for the rest of her life. With your solution she at least had a chance to live a comfortable life that her husband would have wanted her to have.
Keep up the good work, Grandma
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