My son was robbed last night by four guys, they took his phone and his wallet, and his keys. Now he will have to get new credit cards, a new phone, and I will have to have the locks changed. I am so angry, I feel out of control. I know that he did the right thing, and I am grateful that he is safe, I know its only stuff, and can be replaced, but the police came out last night and said that this was the third robbery exactly like this, same people, is this OK? Should we just accept this?
2006-10-30 20:38:28 · 16 answers · asked by deee999 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
No, this behaviour is not acceptable at all. I feel sorry for your son and for you to go through this horrible and completely unwarranted experience but at least he is safe.
It is a disturbing and saddening part of our society that a young man cannot walk the street minding his own business without fear of being attacked in this way but short of vigilantism, there is not much more that can be done.
Or is there? If the Police are saying that this is the third such crime in that area, could they be more proactive? Do they have PCSOs in your area who could provide a visible presence? Despite some people's misgivings, PCSOs have been proven to be effective deterrent value where they patrol. Does your area have a Community Beat Officer? They could be a good first port of call for more visible presence or ideas of how to stop this from happening. Some forces also run self-defence classes or sessions on how to prevent yourself from becoming a victim. Perhaps they could hold some classes in your local community centre or wherever which would benefit all residents.
Could an awareness campaign in local pubs and clubs of the situation increase people's vigilance as well as act as a deterrent to possible muggers?
Is your area part of a neighbourhood watch programme? If so, the local representative may have some ideas how security in your neighbourhood could be improved - better street lighting, putting gates up across alleyways, more/better security entry phones, private CCTV. Could the council be persuaded to install some CCTV?
Finally, it might be worth considering contacting Victim Support for your son as he may feel anxious about going out in the future. When he does go out, could he carry just enough money for the evening and keep his keys somewhere other than about his person, say, at a safe location only known to him in the vicinity of your house? I'm not saying it will happen again but if it does, it is a bit of damage limitation at least.
2006-10-30 21:00:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No its certainly not right to accept this, as you say the police told you that this was yet another robbery probably by the same individuals....the trouble is, there isn't enough police officers these days on the 'beat'...and even if there were, they have to be careful as to what they say and do just in case they get accused of intimidating these youths....or even police brutality
This country has gone crazy. What happened to the police of years ago, when if you were caught doing something, the policeman used to 'clip you round the ear' and send you home. In those days you didn't dare tell your parents about it because you would get another 'clip round the ear' from them!!!!
I hope your son is OK
2006-10-31 03:11:57 · answer #2 · answered by danger4dave 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm able to terrific permit you know what's prevalent for me. For me, prevalent averages out to approximately 2 pints a beer a week. If i purchase a 6-% of beer, it lasts a week or 2. perhaps i'm going to have 2 an afternoon on a weekend, or 3 if I bypass to a occasion. Then i might probably wait 2-3 weeks previously than i'm getting a further. I seldom have wine, in spite of the indisputable fact that do like a nicely single malt on occasion. If I drank as much as the questioner, i could be severely in contact approximately having the DTs if i mandatory to bypass an afternoon.
2016-10-21 01:04:27 · answer #3 · answered by itani 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course it's not OK - the whole situation stinks. personally, i think that today's kids are brought up to believe that they can get away with anything, because the punishment they receive if or when they get caught is laughable - and i should know, i used to work for the prison service. the most important thing is that your son is OK, u can replace things, but u can't replace him. it might do him some good to either get some counselling, if it's affected his confidence, or maybe he could try going to some self defence classes. i have a 4 year old son, and i know that as soon as he reaches 6 years old, i will be enrolling him in a self defence class.
2006-10-30 20:59:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not. I would be plotting to seriously disfigure the cowardly b*stards. The damage they have done to your son will be immense. And what for? They can't use his phone or credit cards. Whats the point in taking his keys? The police will get somewhere eventually (you would hope) but your son now has to live in fear of something similar happening again. It's just not fair.
They will get their comeuppance eventually, the main thing is to support your boy in the meantime.
2006-10-30 23:31:03 · answer #5 · answered by rondavous 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course this has angered you, which is quite normal, however I am not sure who the blame lies with, probably society as a whole for failing these yobs, who probably have drug or/and drink problems. So many youngsters have to rear themselves these days and as a result they really don't know right from wrong. I am so pleased that your son is ok.
2006-10-31 17:25:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's halloween. You could dress up as Batgirl or Shera and go vigilante on the perpetrators of this most heinous of crimes. I was robbed a couple of years ago. 2 guys, one had a hurley and he really wanted to use it. His friend was telling him to calm down while telling me to empty my pockets. In reality, there is nothing you can do unless you can match what they have on the day. Bruce lee be with your son.
2006-10-30 21:55:21 · answer #7 · answered by bavwill 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your reaction is natural. As you say at least your son wasn't harmed and that is the main thing. All of the material things can be replaced altho' it is a lot of hassle and inconvenience.
Sometimes it helps to get these things of your chest and to know that many people agree with you.
2006-10-30 20:51:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your feelings are the most natural in the world.
No we shouldn't just accept it, but as services are cut so politicians can waste money chasing non-existent WMD's, what are we going to do???
Vote for a different party next time, but they are all the same.
They are MP's for their own good not ours.
2006-10-30 20:43:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You feel absolutely normal, it's good he was'nt hurt bad. I think we all feel like we're banging our head against a brick wall when it comes to fighting crime, the police say they'll help but always seem to busy. I hope they do catch the people involved.
2006-10-30 21:20:24 · answer #10 · answered by Kizzy_ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋