This is truly about parenting. I have a child at BHS, three who graduated from BHS and am a single parent. I never had on rose colored glasses where my kids were concerned. I am a realist in every sense of the word and I know and accept that my children can make poor decisions just like anyone elses. What I did do was work my butt off making sure my kids stayed in school and out of trouble....but if trouble arose, I dealt with it. That's what the parents of these kids should do with them now. Too many parents are going soft. Step it up! Keep them out of trouble by having them volunteer in exchange for their allowance or privileges...occupies their time and for a good cause....instead of allowing time for something as ridiculous as this.
I almost never comment on these emotionally charged rants because they don't solve anything. But this one is so annoying. WHY are the parents outraged? Because of the way it was handled by their local police. Tragic events like these happen to people everyday (unfortunately) with various race/victim/criminal combinations and scenarios. Treyvon's parents chose to go to the media because of the police response, and the media took it and ran with it, as well as many others (racists, activists, etc.). Heck, I may have done the same if it was my son and I felt the police were not investigating fully. REGARDLESS OF RACE, any parent in this situation would want the truth about what happened, a thorough investigation, and justice served (if applicable). What a circus this has become! ~eyeroll~
Brawl in Boardman Park attracts 100
This is truly about parenting. I have a child at BHS, three who graduated from BHS and am a single parent. I never had on rose colored glasses where my kids were concerned. I am a realist in every sense of the word and I know and accept that my children can make poor decisions just like anyone elses. What I did do was work my butt off making sure my kids stayed in school and out of trouble....but if trouble arose, I dealt with it. That's what the parents of these kids should do with them now. Too many parents are going soft. Step it up! Keep them out of trouble by having them volunteer in exchange for their allowance or privileges...occupies their time and for a good cause....instead of allowing time for something as ridiculous as this.
April 13, 2012 at 11:16 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Hoodies with a Purpose
@thinkthentalk, comment # 46, I agree with you 100%
April 13, 2012 at 11:02 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Hoodies with a Purpose
I almost never comment on these emotionally charged rants because they don't solve anything. But this one is so annoying. WHY are the parents outraged? Because of the way it was handled by their local police. Tragic events like these happen to people everyday (unfortunately) with various race/victim/criminal combinations and scenarios. Treyvon's parents chose to go to the media because of the police response, and the media took it and ran with it, as well as many others (racists, activists, etc.). Heck, I may have done the same if it was my son and I felt the police were not investigating fully. REGARDLESS OF RACE, any parent in this situation would want the truth about what happened, a thorough investigation, and justice served (if applicable). What a circus this has become! ~eyeroll~
April 13, 2012 at 10:57 a.m. permalink suggest removal