If a group of 3 kids aged 9, 9 and 10 had formed a club which sole purpose was to figure out the best way to kill you, would you feel threatened? These kids had a book on how to build a gun (checked out from the library), a diagram to build a gun that shoots sticks, detailed plans on how they would lure you into the woods, a plan to poison your water bottle and another plan involving spider eggs in your head. These kids were plotting against me at the Youth Center I work at in the before and after school program because I would not let them have pens and pencils out on the bus (which is a rule). The center suspended one child for one day, another child for 5 days and the 3rd child received no suspension because his father works for JAG (Army Legal) and threw his weight and rank around enough to intimidate the director of the center. I think this is more serious than they are treating it, what do you think?
2006-09-22 13:50:04 · 17 answers · asked by sunflowers 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
I requested to be put into another center until they get this sorted out. I can't imagine going back to work and caring for these children. In my opinion they should be kicked out of the program.
2006-09-22 13:57:22 · update #1
These kids told and showed all their plans to another caregiver and begged her not to tell me. The police were called and took statements from the caregivers but said that they will not be investigating further because they don't think it's serious. I just called the school's principal and told him about the book that was checked out of his library...he had NO idea. It's unbelievable!
2006-09-22 14:04:24 · update #2
Kids at camp plotting a "shaving cream raid" is excuseable and cute. Kids plotting "death" is neither cute or excuseable, even if they were only pretending. And this crossed the line between pretending and plotting when they started making detailed plans and diagrams.
JAG daddy should have been humiliated by his son's inexcuseable behavior and pulled the kid out voluntarily, as should the rest of the parents. Has JAG daddy even called to offer his personal apologies and assurances that his son will be on his best behavior for the remainder of the summer?
2006-09-22 14:03:08 · answer #1 · answered by RazzleDazzle 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think this is definatly to be taken serious. The kids are at age that they know what it means to be killed but don't really see all the consequenses and don't care about it. I would get authorities involved, either child services, police or even a lawyer might be able to get some action going. I believe these kids (and even more the parents) need some treatment, maybe it is not to late for the kids yet to grow into good adults. Don't let it go, this might be the chance that the kids need to get off their way into jail (and if they don't see real consequenses the first few times they will get there, I am sure)
2006-09-22 21:13:36 · answer #2 · answered by UschiAR 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Often lately the media etc blows things out of proportion when kids threaten schools etc. However in this case I would be inclined to take it very seriously given many factors. They have been planning out methods, putting serious thought into them. At the very least you should pay very close attention to them, let others know the situation, and do not be intimidated by them or their fathers.
How exactly did you find out about the detailed plot against you?
Many times kids just say things and threaten randomly, but when they are in a group and have methodology, it is time to seek outside assistance.
2006-09-22 21:01:47 · answer #3 · answered by artisticallyderanged 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would take this very seriously. You might want to transfer to another area away from these kids permanently. The school should be watching these kids closely. The obviously have issues.
A book about how to build a gun has no place in a school library.
2006-09-22 22:33:19 · answer #4 · answered by Gypsy Girl 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think you need to talk to a lawyer, as this is clearly something that should be brought to a "higher ups" attention. I think these kids should be put on probation and monitored and I also think that child protective agencies should cousel the family to get to the root of what would posess a child to even think about something like that. This is a great concern, and children have to be punished, no matter what age. This is clearly attempted murder, and should not be handled as a bad choice.
2006-09-22 21:02:30 · answer #5 · answered by Beth 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think this is and could be the real thing look at the other schools that they didn't take seriously. And people and kids end up dead because of it they have to wait till the person kills somebody first.
As for the army guy I would report that to his boss. That is not right and the other kid parents need to know he got off. That is telling his kid it is alright to do that.
2006-09-22 21:03:25 · answer #6 · answered by chrissy 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would indeed take this very seriously, I can't believe they can get their hands on a book like that. I think you should call a lawyer and be very careful. I won't expect to much from Mr. "JAG" who needs to reevaluate his parenting skills. Good luck to you.
2006-09-22 21:29:24 · answer #7 · answered by fairyqueen 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think the parents of each child needs to be notified and made aware of the situation. If you get no response from the parents, then you need to notify the authorities and let them talk to the kids.
Watch yourself. Stuff happens, sometimes without it meaning to.'
2006-09-22 20:59:14 · answer #8 · answered by Bluealt 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would say those kids have serious mental issues, social issues, and probably lack attention from their parents. I'd think they were out to get me and be freaked out. They sound like spawn of satan.
2006-09-22 20:54:11 · answer #9 · answered by calgarysworst 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
These kids need to be put in a mental institution...... and the kid that got off easy should get really punished.
2006-09-22 20:54:10 · answer #10 · answered by chaingangsoldier207 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋