\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted September 12, 2015 Posted September 12, 2015 ...on a dare: http://www.foxbaltimore.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/202269-Boy-faces-assault-charges-for-kiss-made-on-dare-at-Pikesville-Middle-School.shtml
The Dean Posted September 12, 2015 Posted September 12, 2015 ...on a dare: http://www.foxbaltimore.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/202269-Boy-faces-assault-charges-for-kiss-made-on-dare-at-Pikesville-Middle-School.shtml Assault seems a bit excessive. But by 8th grade one should know they can't just walk up to someone and kiss them. Not worth charges, but detention and some serious scolding, IMO.
Beef Jerky Posted September 12, 2015 Posted September 12, 2015 Huh... The **** I did back in the day with women in school would have gotten me the death penalty. Maybe women were bigger whores back then.
DC Tom Posted September 13, 2015 Posted September 13, 2015 And the classmates that dared him aren't being charged with conspiracy? That's bull ****...
ExiledInIllinois Posted September 13, 2015 Posted September 13, 2015 Assault seems a bit excessive. But by 8th grade one should know they can't just walk up to someone and kiss them. Not worth charges, but detention and some serious scolding, IMO. Exactly... BUT they are in grade 8! I didn't read the story. Was the kiss asked for or done without approval? Grade 8 is 13-14 year olds, not cute 6 year olds. What age does sexual harrassment begin? Just read it. One opinion: "After reading some comments from teachers, my opinion changed on this. Originally I was like this is so ridiculous, but then someone made a great point. They said that for the police to be called, more than likely something else was going on. IE this young man had been routinely bullying this one girl and this was a final straw moment. When my sister was in high school she had to get a restraining order on a guy who routinely bullied her and harrassed her. My gut says this wasn't just an innocent one time dare kind of thing, but that this young woman is the butt of many jokes and bullied often and it's now escalated to a point of unwanted physical contact and the parents had enough. That's the only case I can make for this situation. 8th grade sounds young, but 14 going on 15 isn't that 10 year old mentality anymore. I knew plenty of kids who were in 9th grade having sex when I was in high school. Kids that age understand bounaries. There's more to this story that isn't being reported. Guaranteed."
Shamrock Posted September 13, 2015 Posted September 13, 2015 Huh... The **** I did back in the day with women in school would have gotten me the death penalty. Maybe women were bigger whores back then. Except our mums and sisters... Of course.
Max Fischer Posted September 13, 2015 Posted September 13, 2015 Huh... The **** I did back in the day with women in school would have gotten me the death penalty. Maybe women were bigger whores back then. Bigger whores? Really?
John from Riverside Posted September 14, 2015 Posted September 14, 2015 Huh... The **** I did back in the day with women in school would have gotten me the death penalty. Maybe women were bigger whores back then. In the 8th grade they are not women
BuffaloBill Posted September 14, 2015 Posted September 14, 2015 Lost in this absurdity is how much police and court time is wasted on a harmless kid's prank. Should the kid be disciplined by his parents and the school? Sure, but there is no good reason for any more action than this.
The Dean Posted September 14, 2015 Posted September 14, 2015 Lost in this absurdity is how much police and court time is wasted on a harmless kid's prank. Should the kid be disciplined by his parents and the school? Sure, but there is no good reason for any more action than this. Pretty much was my point. But, if, as EiI suggests, there is more to the story here (bullying, stalking, etc) I might reconsider. Too many times these things aren't properly addressed, and then something terrible happens. Everyone's reaction? "Why didn't they do something about this earlier?"
Blokestradamus Posted September 14, 2015 Posted September 14, 2015 Except our mums and sisters... Of course. Oh, I'm quite alright including my mum in that. I'm not entirely sure where my opinion sits with this story. As EII's post said, there may well be something more sinister involved. For the sake of the young girl in question, I hope this isn't the case.
Dorkington Posted September 14, 2015 Posted September 14, 2015 Good. You should know better by that age.
BuffaloBill Posted September 15, 2015 Posted September 15, 2015 Pretty much was my point. But, if, as EiI suggests, there is more to the story here (bullying, stalking, etc) I might reconsider. Too many times these things aren't properly addressed, and then something terrible happens. Everyone's reaction? "Why didn't they do something about this earlier?" I could not agree with you more.
Beef Jerky Posted September 15, 2015 Posted September 15, 2015 Except our mums and sisters... Of course. Of course In the 8th grade they are not women Yea I didn't think about that part.
DC Tom Posted September 15, 2015 Posted September 15, 2015 In the 8th grade they are not women Never been to Florida, have you?
Gugny Posted September 15, 2015 Posted September 15, 2015 Exactly... BUT they are in grade 8! I didn't read the story. Was the kiss asked for or done without approval? Grade 8 is 13-14 year olds, not cute 6 year olds. What age does sexual harrassment begin? Just read it. One opinion: "After reading some comments from teachers, my opinion changed on this. Originally I was like this is so ridiculous, but then someone made a great point. They said that for the police to be called, more than likely something else was going on. IE this young man had been routinely bullying this one girl and this was a final straw moment. When my sister was in high school she had to get a restraining order on a guy who routinely bullied her and harrassed her. My gut says this wasn't just an innocent one time dare kind of thing, but that this young woman is the butt of many jokes and bullied often and it's now escalated to a point of unwanted physical contact and the parents had enough. That's the only case I can make for this situation. 8th grade sounds young, but 14 going on 15 isn't that 10 year old mentality anymore. I knew plenty of kids who were in 9th grade having sex when I was in high school. Kids that age understand bounaries. There's more to this story that isn't being reported. Guaranteed." Just so I'm clear ... you still think the thugs who assaulted the ref shouldn't be charged, right?
ExiledInIllinois Posted September 15, 2015 Posted September 15, 2015 (edited) Just so I'm clear ... you still think the thugs who assaulted the ref shouldn't be charged, right? Yes. And either should this teen for assault. Don't let the players play and keep this teen away by sending him to another school. Done! No need to get the quagmire of the legal system involved... Just yet that is. Edited September 15, 2015 by ExiledInIllinois
Gugny Posted September 16, 2015 Posted September 16, 2015 Yes. And either should this teen for assault. Don't let the players play and keep this teen away by sending him to another school. Done! No need to get the quagmire of the legal system involved... Just yet that is. This kid should be suspended; not sent to another school. You don't expel a kid for kissing someone. You wouldn't even expel a kid for punching someone in a fight. The football players should be arrested.
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