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moms encouraging violence

September 26, 20073 comments - add to the conversation!

Back in March, a Tampa woman boarded her child’s school bus and encouraged her to fight another student. She was convicted of trespassing and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Apparently, Karen Barber doesn’t read the newspapers or watch the news. Karen is a St. Pete mom, and she too got on a [...]

this is entertainment?

Parent of the year nominee: Police Say 3 Gave Gin To Toddler. Nope – not just a sip, not just by accident. They kept feeding a 10 month old gin until he was drunk. And they videotaped it. The sixteen year old mom was one of the three. We [...]

when children have children

I’ve always thought that children have little respect for those around them because the parents fail to demand respect for themselves and other people – adults and peers. But I really don’t want to believe that some parents literally teach their kids to be violent. Mother got on the bus with her daughter, and told [...]

lost parents sue school

I’m sure you heard about the high school student who mooned his teachers. TBT* Basically glorified the kid on their front page. Not so enamored was the school, which suspended him and wants him to finish his high school career somewhere else. The parents have now sued to let the punk stay [...]

another child arrested

On the heels of a pre-ten outlaw, comes another.  A Hillsborough County deputy arrested a 7 year old on Wednesday for throwing a backpack at another kid’s head. Apparently the mother of the “victim” insisted that the deputies press charges, despite the lack of any injury, etc.  The deputy also claims that the mother of the aggressor [...]

well-rounded

June 21, 2006Leave your thoughts!

Fantastic! The eight year old boy can preach, but no one has yet taught him how to tie his own shoes.

Other crappy news

December 22, 2005One comment so far, add yours!

Why can’t kids just be kids? A 42 year old teacher was arrested for sex chat with a 14 year old student. A couple left their kid with a stranger so they could go shopping. Hours later, the stranger called the cops. It just sucks.

jobs that can kill you

November 4, 2005Leave your thoughts!

Even Plant City bounty hunters have to deal with idiots. A 17 year old is already skipping bail, wanted on 14 outstanding warrants. Where’s this kid’s parents?

not worth a six-figure salary

September 16, 2005One comment so far, add yours!

I wonder why school systems can’t find enough bus drivers. Maybe it’s this. Mom says her son must deal with the consequences. The bus driver has already dealt with the consequences of her parenting skills. There are no quotes from Dad.

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