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I think someone needs to loose a little ATTITUDE . I don't recall seening that posted anywhere on here.

Yes, and to be honest, when I first read it I didn't (and still don't) think she did anything wrong. NOW, with that said, I don't know the area. If it is as busy as everyone says, then yeah, I think she was wrong in exposing him to that type of traffic... she should have walked with him or perhaps made him spend the day walking the neighborhood (since he could "get" to school)...of course, that would have been an unexcused absence and I'm sure if someone found out he wasn't in school due to walking his neighboorhood, they probably would call school or DFACS anyway . Bottom line, if

All I can say to this is I used to feel the same way. I have learned differntly though, through experience. Sometimes, a parent can only do so much. Sometimes whoppins, time-outs, talkin-to's, explainin and whatever else don't work with a child. My child had a 25 minute ride home last year and got warned several times to stay seated, be quite, etc. She couldn't do it...no matter how much we took away, talked and explained...the school talked and explained and the counselers talked and explained. This is NOT the norm for kids, BUT, may, just maybe this is a child like we "deal" with. A c

Do we KNOW that she was not obeying the officer? Not a "someone said". It seems to me that the officer would/could have arrested her for not following instructions (or given a citation). IF the mom did what is stated above, then yes, I think DFACS should be involved (and, I think the officer would have obligation to do it then). However, I can't picture a officer taking a child in danger, droping him/her off at school (basically releasing the child to the parent) and not doing anything about the situation at that time. I think none of us know the whole story and are judging making ass

So, most will agree that the intentions were RIGHT (following through on punishment due to the kids MAJOR screw up); but Mom's judgement may have been a little off. VERY BAD judgement error. BUT, to accuse her of possible child abuse and threaten DFACS is wrong based on one event. As a matter of fact, I am looking at it that she's a "good mom" with "poor judgement" (probably while angry and NOT THINKING clearly) for punishing her child instead of letting him get away with it. She could have been "it's not my precious boys fault that he got kicked off"...worse yet, she could have let him w

I'm with ya BBG

Yeah, your an old fart now

but, maybe she wasn't going to make him walk the whole way? I don't know....it's hard to judge not knowing the reality of it.

Next thing you know, they will have video cameras in public bathrooms

Wonder if it's the 80 year old that feel or the lady that was "irate" with dispatch It ain't dispatches fault. As a matter of fact, it probably took so long cause someone didn't pull over for the dab gone flashing lights end hijak I hope everything turns out well for everyone

And SOMETIMES that's the BIG problem I have seen some real good Cops who basically tell the kid, you deserved to get you a$$ whopped or tell the parents to "carry on" if there is no harm/neglect. With that being said, I also know there are some officials who will lock you up and toss the key away for a whoppin (not a beating). I will admit, I don't know this whole situation, so, I'm judging on assumptions

MAYBE, the child got kicked off the school bus for bad behavior? I agree this probably wasn't the smartest thing for mom to do. HOWEVER, sometimes taking things away doesn't work...nor does sitting in a seat, corner, etc or whoppins..... I don't know where Poole is compared to this location so I can't gauge the distance for a reality of it.

~ Sigh ~ and we wonder why our children threaten us with "I'll call the cops (or dfacs)" I feel they should come to aid/investigate the situation. If there is HARM or NEGLECT being done, then yes, they should step in. If there is no harm/neglect, let the parent continue on. However, in this case, it appears since the backpack went with mom (in her car/trunk) and kid went with cop there was no harm or neglect. If there was, the parent would have gone with the cop to the local jail hall right? This proved nothing to the kid. I state this assuming that this was a punishmen

Sorry, I couldn't resist that. What is up, Pubby, with the "hiccupping" tonight?

Not that this matters, but, just curious if he passed in the Line of Duty. I haven't been watching the news. Prayers for his family and friends.

I came by...it was a coco cola van and a white mini van with a bicycle on the back of it. I didn't see any people there when i came through, just police.

Oh oh...if you know what's best, you'll edit your post

Prayers to the family. She has a BEAUTIFUL name.

Prayers to you and your family. Her name sounds familiar...was she a real estate agent (that's just what the name is bringing up)

That's the sad thing of death, especially unexpected....you never know what the person would have "wanted". My heart just breaks for Debi and Sage...all I can think is "poor Debi" and the year she's had. Thank God, 2006 is almost over for her and she can start new and FRESH. Love ya Debi

I'm sure there are 2 sides to every story, but the fact remains that they (Debi, Randy and Sage) still speak and IMHO, shouldn't have been left out. If you have step-kids (of 20 years) and divorced the dad, would you want them left out if they were "your" kids? I don't know his families side, but, it doesn't matter...this isn't the time or place to be discussing it

I think they are keeping this personal. It is just a issue of "hard feelings". I'll keep ya'll in my thoughts tomorrow Sage. God-Bless

Sage, those of us that know you, your Mom and Randy, know that you were EVERY BIT of family as "blood". That was your "Father" and a husband to your mother for 20+ years. We know that both of you loved him, and in return he loved ya'll. WE KNOW, so do you. Please, don't let them get you down. "We" know they are in the wrong, and that Randy would have NEVER wanted this. Don't let it eat you alive! Please, call me if you need to talk. I've been thinking of you and your Mom. I'm here, still. Love ya ETA: I just saw that you are getting to go to the service! I am so happy, th

It was Heart related and sudden.