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: The crib-confinement method was intended to create a physical association between the act of taking things and a loss of freedom. The Public Backlash

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Yet the public outcry was fierce. Many called for “harsh punishment” for the mother, and a few even argued the baby should be “whipped and put in a penitentiary.” The case became a cause célèbrè for child welfare reform and is often cited in law school exams on criminal capacity.

The child was taken into protective custody by the Baltimore County Department of Social Services and placed in foster care. The agency also provided counseling and support services to the child and his family.

In this deep-dive analysis, we separate fact from fiction, explore the legal impossibility of punishing a baby, and uncover the psychological reason why the internet is obsessed with seeing a woman named Gail take a firm stand against infant crime.

If you see a baby stealing, do not call Gail Bates. Just take a deep breath. The baby cannot help it. And frankly, the baby won. They always do.