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  • MassNole
    Banned
    • Mar 2006
    • 18848

    #61
    Re: What in the world is wrong with children today? I mean seriously.........

    I think it is even scarier that they honestly believed they could do this, film it, post it on the internet, and then get away with it. I am familiar with the area of Florida they are from and the local football team allows players to be above the rules (It's good to be Chris Rainey), makes sense cheerleaders would think they too are above any rules of society honestly.

    I only hope the victim gets everything the parents of these children own in a civil lawsuit.

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    • Cebby
      Banned
      • Apr 2005
      • 22327

      #62
      Re: What in the world is wrong with children today? I mean seriously.........

      Originally posted by MassNole
      I only hope the victim gets everything the parents of these children own in a civil lawsuit.
      I guess in retrospect, it's probably good for the girl that the Wal Mart crystal remained in tact.

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      • fistofrage
        Hall Of Fame
        • Aug 2002
        • 13682

        #63
        Re: What in the world is wrong with children today? I mean seriously.........

        Did you see that Dr. Phil bailed at least one of these delinquents out of jail because he wanted the story?

        Real Nice.

        Fact of the matter is, that girl is lucky she made it out alive. I wouldn't mind if they just gave those kids life. When you do something this deliberate and heinous, it would be hard to convince me that they will ever be rehabilitated. And yes, I hope their families lose everything in the civil case as well. I think that when you do something like this, you forfeit all of your liberties.
        Chalepa Ta Kala.....

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        • MassNole
          Banned
          • Mar 2006
          • 18848

          #64
          Re: What in the world is wrong with children today? I mean seriously.........

          Originally posted by fistofrage
          Did you see that Dr. Phil bailed at least one of these delinquents out of jail because he wanted the story?

          Real Nice.

          Fact of the matter is, that girl is lucky she made it out alive. I wouldn't mind if they just gave those kids life. When you do something this deliberate and heinous, it would be hard to convince me that they will ever be rehabilitated. And yes, I hope their families lose everything in the civil case as well. I think that when you do something like this, you forfeit all of your liberties.
          My wife told me that this morning. My first reaction, he should lose his license to practice for a stunt like that.

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          • fistofrage
            Hall Of Fame
            • Aug 2002
            • 13682

            #65
            Re: What in the world is wrong with children today? I mean seriously.........

            Originally posted by MassNole
            My wife told me that this morning. My first reaction, he should lose his license to practice for a stunt like that.
            I honestly don't think that clown is licensed to do anything anymore. He's just another clown with a TV show. Don't have time to research, but correct me if I'm wrong.
            Chalepa Ta Kala.....

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            • MassNole
              Banned
              • Mar 2006
              • 18848

              #66
              Re: What in the world is wrong with children today? I mean seriously.........

              Originally posted by fistofrage
              I honestly don't think that clown is licensed to do anything anymore. He's just another clown with a TV show. Don't have time to research, but correct me if I'm wrong.
              I am not sure if he has/had an MD or a PHD, if it is the latter a stunt like this should get his medical license yanked, if it is the former, I guess there isn't much that can be done other than to publicize the hell out of those actions and wreck whatever credibility he has left.

              My favorite was when his son started writing books, his son who is a law school grad was writing advice books for personal issues. I graduated law school as well, I guess that makes me just as qualified to do the same thing.

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              • CMH
                Making you famous
                • Oct 2002
                • 26203

                #67
                Re: What in the world is wrong with children today? I mean seriously.........

                If he isn't just a clown he's about to become one.

                The real reason Dr. Phil is still acting like the maniac that he is is because of Oprah. Really, without her support and backing, Dr. Phil would be all over the news filled with negativity. But Oprah is too powerful. Too many people love her. And if you hate Dr. Phil you'll feel the wrath of that group.


                I've already expressed on GTSM that I think the girls should be made examples of in court. I don't care if life is too harsh. I don't see any chance of them being better citizens. To me, they are lost as individuals and their parents clearly show that they'll continue to allow them to slide that slippery slope.

                Today it's beating a girl because she said rude things. You don't know what tomorrow will bring. If they don't face criminal charges and a massive amount of years-to-life for nearly killing a young girl then what's going to make them think they'll face worse when committing other acts of violence?

                I'm also tired of this "Should they be tried as adults" argument. Hogwash. A 15-year old girl knows what she is doing and she knows right from wrong. Glad that eyes were opened and that she is being charged as an adult. We need to stop giving children passes because they aren't "adults".

                The only thing that makes someone an adult is their age. Age doesn't mean jack when it comes to experience, knowledge, and intelligence.
                "It may well be that we spectators, who are not divinely gifted as athletes, are the only ones able to truly see, articulate and animate the experience of the gift we are denied. And that those who receive and act out the gift of athletic genius must, perforce, be blind and dumb about it -- and not because blindness and dumbness are the price of the gift, but because they are its essence." - David Foster Wallace

                "You'll not find more penny-wise/pound-foolish behavior than in Major League Baseball." - Rob Neyer

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                • p_rushing
                  Hall Of Fame
                  • Feb 2004
                  • 14514

                  #68
                  Re: What in the world is wrong with children today? I mean seriously.........

                  In the video for the news report that was posted, they said they were talking and laughing before their court appearance. One girl even had to hold back smiles when before the judge.

                  Life you be too harsh for me, just because of what other people get for doing worse. Without taking that into account, life wouldn't be that bad if other crimes were enforced.

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                  • headrulz101
                    MVP
                    • Jul 2004
                    • 2045

                    #69
                    Re: What in the world is wrong with children today? I mean seriously.........

                    You can blame the parents; you can blame the children being born with birth defects. You can blame many things; but I'm going to blame today's technology being used by these "dumb" teens.

                    I find it funny how young some children are today, using the PC and going online. Does it make any sense when an eleven year old is posting racy pictures of herself on sites like Facebook and Myspace? It's funny cos' a couple of days ago, I had a little cousin of mine (8 years old) who I was taking care of for the night; and as she entered my condo, she went straight for the PC. Not even a "Hi". Not even a "can I use the computer?" She then went on her Messenger and started chatting with other eight year olds. And though I may be the only one, this was pretty damn astonishing. The kids today are evolving; but is this evolution, a good evolution?

                    Is this evolution a good evolution when you have a group of teens luring a friend over to beat the living hell out of them? And yes, the parents may be bad influences as well, and they should get the blame; but we can't forget about technology.

                    The same can be said about children and cell phones. A six year old with a cell phone? Gimme a break! The kid can't even tie his shoes, yet they're ready to make phone calls to Japan.

                    To solve this problem, parents should tell their children to go play outside instead of surfing the net for countless hours!
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                    • jerseyboi2284
                      Pro
                      • Apr 2005
                      • 910

                      #70
                      Re: What in the world is wrong with children today? I mean seriously.........

                      Its a double edged sword. You tell the kids to go outside but due to fear of rapists and other weirdos you keep them in. Now the computer has the same weirdos and things like you mentioned. So no matter what way you go you MUST blame the parents because children need supervision until without a shadow of a doubt you know that you can trust them to make well informed decisions.

                      With my little cousins whenever I babysit (16yo, 12yo, and 4yo) I let them go on the computer but I make sure I know what they are doing also I limit the time spent on the computer. No I don't restrict them to toon disney and the like they surf around to whatever they want but if I think its not something appropriate I make sure they don't get too deep and I TALK to them. One of the biggest issues is that parents don't TALK to the kids they talk at them which is a major difference. The technology isn't the problem its the fact that some parents are just puppets they say OK everybody has a [insert tech device] so my kids NEED one which isn't always the case. They need to learn about the technology they are giving to these children before they get out of control. Countless times I've been to homes and out and about where people I see have no clue what is going on with the computers and things they are getting for their children. They think its like a big calculator/homework helper and leave it at that

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                      • nyisles16
                        All Star
                        • Apr 2003
                        • 8317

                        #71
                        Re: What in the world is wrong with children today? I mean seriously.........

                        Originally posted by jerseyboi2284
                        Its a double edged sword. You tell the kids to go outside but due to fear of rapists and other weirdos you keep them in. Now the computer has the same weirdos and things like you mentioned. So no matter what way you go you MUST blame the parents because children need supervision until without a shadow of a doubt you know that you can trust them to make well informed decisions.

                        With my little cousins whenever I babysit (16yo, 12yo, and 4yo) I let them go on the computer but I make sure I know what they are doing also I limit the time spent on the computer. No I don't restrict them to toon disney and the like they surf around to whatever they want but if I think its not something appropriate I make sure they don't get too deep and I TALK to them. One of the biggest issues is that parents don't TALK to the kids they talk at them which is a major difference. The technology isn't the problem its the fact that some parents are just puppets they say OK everybody has a [insert tech device] so my kids NEED one which isn't always the case. They need to learn about the technology they are giving to these children before they get out of control. Countless times I've been to homes and out and about where people I see have no clue what is going on with the computers and things they are getting for their children. They think its like a big calculator/homework helper and leave it at that
                        Agreed. Seems that the family dinners have been replaced by TV, the internet, and fast food..

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                        • fishepa
                          I'm Ron F'n Swanson!
                          • Feb 2003
                          • 18989

                          #72
                          Re: What in the world is wrong with children today? I mean seriously.........

                          Originally posted by jerseyboi2284
                          Its a double edged sword. You tell the kids to go outside but due to fear of rapists and other weirdos you keep them in.
                          I feel sorry for you that kids where you live can't go outside for fear of rapists and weirdos.

                          That really isn't a problem where I live.

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                          • jerseyboi2284
                            Pro
                            • Apr 2005
                            • 910

                            #73
                            Re: What in the world is wrong with children today? I mean seriously.........

                            Originally posted by fishepa
                            I feel sorry for you that kids where you live can't go outside for fear of rapists and weirdos.

                            That really isn't a problem where I live.
                            It shouldn't be a problem anywhere really. But it happens. Where I live its not a problem because I stay with them and when I have my own I will be doing exactly the same. You just never know but at the same time my point is you can't substitute anything for time spent on parenting.

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                            • Jistic
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                              • Mar 2003
                              • 16405

                              #74
                              Re: What in the world is wrong with children today? I mean seriously.........

                              Originally posted by nyisles16
                              Agreed. Seems that the family dinners have been replaced by TV, the internet, and fast food..
                              We have a rule at our house that we always eat together, no TV, etc. I always have my son tell me how his day is, even though he's in day care so it's the same story everyday, and sometimes half of it is make believe. But now he asks me every night, "Daddy, how was your dayJ"?

                              It's important to talk to your children every day and find out what's going on in their lives, whether they're 2 or 22.
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                              • MassNole
                                Banned
                                • Mar 2006
                                • 18848

                                #75
                                Re: What in the world is wrong with children today? I mean seriously.........

                                Originally posted by fishepa
                                I feel sorry for you that kids where you live can't go outside for fear of rapists and weirdos.

                                That really isn't a problem where I live.
                                Well this is the reason we have Sex Offender registries.

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