Thankfully only her school bag was set alight. And a group of friends she was walking with put the fire out. this is the second incident, last time he sprayed her hair and attempted to light it but failed. I have been to the school the boy was already suspended for something else. The police say he is just a minor so maybe only a caution. These products are banned from school!
So how far would you all take this matter without her coping the implications of immature teenagers that are already saying she caused him to be suspended.
2006-12-06 14:26:15 · 34 answers · asked by Bev J 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
since it sounds like the school doesn't want to handle the situation, i would contact the police and the child welfare office. this child needs serious help now, not later in life when it's to late, which it might already be.
p.s. if the police decline to do anything about, tell them that you want their badge numbers and for their supervisor to come out and you will file a complaint against them with him/her. after taking parenting classes from a juvenile probation officer and a county sherriff's officer who told my husband and i to do this if we ever had problems with our son in the future and if the police refused to do anything about it. there were parents in this class who had done this and it worked. the officer who refused to do anything took the report without getting his supervisor involved. if nothing still happens take it all the way up the chain of command and maybe go to the district attorney's office and see if they can do anything. GOOD LUCK!!!
2006-12-09 16:17:28 · answer #1 · answered by Chellee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is ridiculous! If the school or police won't do anything about it try the local newspaper or TV news. If the media gets the word out that a boy is setting people on fire and the school and police won't do anything they will eat that stuff up and drill the school and police until something is done. This kid needs to learn a little lesson about right and wrong. If you'd rather not subject you daughter to the media then I'm afraid you may want to move her to another school or something. Everyone's right, you can't really just let it go. Keep taking it up and up til you get some resolution.
2006-12-06 14:42:00 · answer #2 · answered by The Quiet Cool 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People who study this stuff have concluded that it is important to check this kind of psychotic behavior earlier rather than later. This student has pyromaniac issues, in the worst way. What if 5 years from now he kills somebody? What you described is a really creepy human being that has put your daughter in fear of her life. I would consider a lawsuit against the school if they let this go or sue them in any case for the trauma already inflicted on your child. The school had prior notice of this student's criminal and psychotic behavior. The school should expel him permanently for cause. You could also name the guy's parents in the lawsuit. A short consultation with a lawyer is something you could consider. I am really sad there are people like this, but not really surprised, judging by what you see and hear on the evening news and Internet every day. I hope you'll do something. Good luck to both of you.
2006-12-06 14:50:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't put up with that. If I were you I'd march into the school and not leave until it's resolved. Do not take "we can't do anything" for an answer. Your child is entitled to go to school and be safe from bullies. Bullying won't stop until the adults intervene.
There is no reason you can't demand that charges be filed or file for a restraining order - I mean, this kid was trying to cause serious bodily harm.
Even though it's not her fault, you also need to "bully proof" your child to help her learn to monitor her reactions to those that are saying things. Check with the school guidance counselor about that - there's a ton of resource material out there that can help and they should have easy access to it!
good luck!
2006-12-06 14:46:44 · answer #4 · answered by Jane 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't wait until he succeeds in burning her. You are her only protection and if it were me, I would take the parents to court ASAP! Something is wrong with this kid. I would act a fool to protect my child and I know you are worried about the implications of the other kids at school but lets face it, 10 years from now, they will be a distant memory but a serious burn will be there forever. You don't want her scarred for life because you were worried about making a fuss. If you have exhausted every avenue (school board, etc.) then I would take her out of the school. These days you just can't be too careful.
2006-12-06 16:01:16 · answer #5 · answered by Jenn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't take that lightly at all. If the school doesn't do anything, go to the police. I would also talk to this kids parents. What kind of sick child is that? He might just be a real bully or he could have some sort of mental problem. It's things like this that lead the shootings in the classroom and such.
2006-12-06 14:31:30 · answer #6 · answered by vmarie84 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
besides the fact that if the guy is an unlawful immigrant or no longer, the crimes have been gruesome in themselves, they have been a execution by any observe. The demise penalty is what's called for it quite is not substantial the place he's from. If, this could be a great if and it quite is ensue. he's from united states of america that doesn't no longer know the demise penalty then they could ask for leniency on his area. yet another undertaking, who pulled the set off? I do have self assurance the girl lived she could be an witness if she does stay and bear in mind. i do no longer think of it has something to do with him being an immigrant or no longer and, they, we, shouldn't decide him that way.
2016-10-17 22:26:05 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to file a police report and go to an attorney/paralegal and have a restraining order filed with the court, pronto. Chances are this child is special needs, so there is little that the school will be willing to do to him, which is why you need to take this issue to anyone who will hear you in an attempt to protect your child.
In high school, an emotionally disturbed child attempted to do the same thing to me, but I karate kicked him down a flight of stairs. He didn't bother me after that. I'm not sure how you feel about violence, but maybe if you encouraged your daughter to defend herself the next time this boy accosted her, it might keep her alive. Good luck!
2006-12-06 14:39:14 · answer #8 · answered by wendy_the_pyro 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definately press charges against this menace. Regardless of the lack of action from the chool authorities, his actions are illegal. Period! Go to the police station, file a report about this recent incident and make sure to include a paragraph in the report about the previous incident(s), and let the police dept. investigate the situation. Even if he is a minor, he is not entitled to commit assault w/out consequences. Good luck!
2006-12-06 14:33:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
1. This must be reported to the police authorities. How would you feel if you did nothing and someone else's child is harmed?
2. Do not let your child attend school until this is resolved.
3. Get an attorney like a day ago.
This is very serious.
2006-12-06 14:36:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋