No flaming or trolling. I just wanna get this confirmed that handcuffs and children don't mix even when the police do this to give the child a little scare-me for a wrongdoing?
2007-03-15 08:01:08 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If cuffing children is not under police supervision, is it a child's bane?
2007-03-15 08:08:31 · update #1
Some people think that it's wrong under all circumstances to handcuff a child. All of them!
2007-03-15 08:21:44 · update #2
Especially my mom thinks so.
2007-03-15 08:22:05 · update #3
Some times in order protect the child from hurting himself or others hand cuffs are required.
2007-03-15 08:06:17 · answer #1 · answered by Sgt 524 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I saw news report years ago about a girl that was kicking and hitting classmates, the teacher and the police. The kid was totally out of control and a danger to everyone around her. The cops cuffed her and there was a huge outcry about how improper that was. I disagree. (Of course there was a lawsuit against the school & cops. I think part of the outcry was becasue the girl was black and everyone else was white - claiming racism.)
The only way to control this small criminal was to use force. While this is rare, maybe handcuffs should be used at times.
2007-03-15 08:17:36 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I've never seen any kiddie sized cuffs. Placing a person in handcuffs is for the officers protection. The youngest person on record for killing a police officer is 7 years old. When your being arrested or detained, your wrists are in cuffs. Emotional scarring doesnt really come into play when its a cop. However if its a parent or guardian then call social services, handcuffing your child for punishment is a serious problem.
2007-03-15 08:07:07 · answer #3 · answered by deftlychillin 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Most kids belong in handcuffs, some in full restraints.
If it scares the crap out of them, good. They need to learn that authority exists and there are consequences for their actions, even if their parents are stupid and lazy.
Unless a kid is a retard or a sociopath, getting cuffed and tossed into the back of a squad car where he pees himself is usually enough for them to get the message. If not, well, that's what jails are for.
2007-03-15 08:17:10 · answer #4 · answered by gw_bushisamoron 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Are you worried about physical harm of restraint or little Johnny's emotional scarring?
Physical harm, none that I can see if they are applied properly.
Emotional scarring, well if little Johnny is in a position to have the police present then maybe his delicate psyche is the least of his concerns. His path to the big house should be more important. Times have changed and not for the better. We are so "tree huggy" when it comes to kids that we forget to discipline them. Trust me cuff them and put them in the back of a police car and they will remember that alot longer than a good stern talking to and a hug!
2007-03-15 08:18:49 · answer #5 · answered by Susie D 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I think cuffs are necessary. It is to protect them and the officer. I have been arrested before. There was no need for me in cuffs. I was not going to do anything, but it is for everyone's safety. I think it sends a clear message too! As a kid, I think it can wake them up when they are put in handcuffs. It is scary, but it is effective too.
2007-03-15 08:10:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Child appropriate restraints are sometimes required. Handcuffs may or may not be appropriate based on age and size. It is never done as a "scare me" tactic, only to control a child from harming others or himself.
2007-03-15 08:09:12 · answer #7 · answered by oklatom 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋