DebThornburg

I did what I had to do. I gave information that I had and even if it's not going to make a difference I can sleep at night knowing that I didn't turn the cheek and walk away. I would hate to think that karma would come to bite me in the butt if I had not made what I knew knowledgable to the parent. I don't need that karma hanging over my head when I know I'm still raising mine as it is. It hurts to be told 'let me be the mother' just because I gave information about certain things. Just telling someone something that their child is doing certainly is not trying to be the mother but whatev

What I get out of it is knowing that I am helping this young man on many different occasions when he felt he had no one else. I don't have a personal gain in it other than knowing that I might could make a difference in his life due to some other circumstances in his life that he has issues with and tends to go down the wrong road to deal with them or to 'want' people to like him. It is important to me, if it's not easy enough to figure out, because I was glad to know that he felt he could tell me and come to me with that. He only has a few adults (being three or four) that he is that close

I guess I should mention that other than the wrath that will come to me for telling his parent, my child is still a classmate with the other boy that has the girls over. If it is said that I am the bad guy and told his parent then who will pay more than I? My child. To attend the same school with the 'friend' of his for the next few years will be pure you know what for my child. Regardless if my child had nothing to do with it we know how kids are and who they will take it out on. Just wanted to mention that because it is another great concern for me if not the most important one. Thanks

Well first of all if it were my kid they wouldn't be there to begin with since I am involved in their lives and KNOW what their friends are like. In my heart I want more than anything to go to this parent and let her know but I know dealing with other parents and what boys 'do', I am tired of hearing boys will be boys. The mother does care what he does but I feel at the same time that nothing will change at home other than her getting really angry. I am intending to go to her tomorrow and the only reason I am waiting until then is because they live 45 - 60 minutes away and would rather talk

I did talk to him about a month ago. He told me that if he 'accidently' got a girl pregnat that he would not run away from it. The problem with warning him about going to his parent is that he will make sure I know nothing about what he's doing from that point on. This kid's house that he goes to is about the only friends house he does go to. He does go to one other boys house that's in our neighborhood but not that often and I know the situation is not the same at this boys house. I feel that if his mom knew then she would at least let the other boy come to her house instead if she wante

I am going to try and respond to everyones replies in this so if I don't please forgive me. First of all this is not a third party information situation. I know this for a fact and lets just say that I have it in black and white from him. I am not a teacher or a coach but have been close to this boy for almost three years now, lets just say as a classmate of my child. Also I have spoken with him, about a month ago he was here at my home and opened up to me that he had had sex on three occasions with the first one being when he was 13 years old. He knows how I feel about it and he told me

I am really in a bad situation and don't know what I should do. I know of a boy that is at his friends house for the weekends probably every 2 - 3 weeks. I am very close to this boy and don't want to jeopordize my relationship with him but it seems that when he goes to his friends house he has the opportunity to have sex when there are girls over, and they are usually over. I also think there may be drinking going on but could not swear to that fact. Do you as a parent go to the parents of that child and let them know the situation or keep your mouth shut? I have two concerns. I am very

Oh my lovely Ms. Denise I am going to miss her so much. She was truly one of a kind and I will never ever forget our talks, our laughs and our big hugs. She was always so happy and upbeat no matter what. Always encouraging and supportive. There is just so much I could say about her and if you didn't know her you surely missed out. God has a new angel with him now and knowing Denise, he has put her in charge of looking over all the lil children that she so loved (and spoiled). She was an angel here on earth so I'm sure she's doing a great job in heaven. I love you Denise.

Kim, I am so sorry for your loss and may God be with you and your family and give you comfort at this time. I knew when I saw the name it had to be your family, I went to McEachern with you and think of you often. Just know that he is watching over all of you and is still with you at every moment. I'll keep you in my prayers and God Bless you sweetie.

I am truly sorry to hear of your loss. I knew your family when Scotty was about four living in Powder Springs. I had worked with Sharon and would come over and visit with her sometimes. Scotty really was a beautiful boy even at that age, just a doll. I do have two children of my own now and can't imagine the pain that you two still feel to this day. I send you my blessings and love and will keep you in my prayers.

QUOTE(reggaB @ Aug 8 2007, 11:22 AM) I got stopped on my way to work this morning on Bankhead Hwy. The police were stopping everyone and asking if they had observed any road rage in the area yesterday morning.I bet it was connected to this.Sure tied up traffic this morning on my way in, but I hope they catch the guy!! Unless Robby moved he would've been traveling from Powder Springs Rd. to East West connector so I hope they stop people that travel those roads as well, that is if he hadn't moved.

They must have followed him there because that is where he was working. I've known Robby for about fifteen years and he was an awesome and crazy guy and I will miss him.