Ahhh yeah that would do it. You would almost need some sort of metal/stiff fulcrum. Damn, again super sorry this happened.
8 year-old assaulted on bus. Advice plz.
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I find it crazy that the statement of the plaintiff and multiple minor witnesses do not counter one minor defendant's testimony and the comments of an adult driver who was concentrating on operating the bus at the time. There has to be more there like other witnesses (friends of the 16 year old?) who support his story for the prosecutor to have cold feet.
Well from what I understand not many 16 year olds these days ride buses in general. I wouldn't have been caught dead in one. Can't say I know of any classmates still riding the bus at 16. And my parents never would have subjected me to that type of humiliation. Maybe that's just me. They give school permits out to any kid that passes driver's Ed.
Usually at least their parent or older sibling would bring them at that age, or a friend his age with his own darn license and car. I don't say this lightly, I understand some people are dealt a bad hand. But you have to be a uniquely poorly-adjusted individual not to adapt the best you can in some productive way to fit in and thrive as best you can and have a somewhat normal teenage experience. I mean, you just have to. Even the "outcasts" usually have friends. I had girlfriends give me rides when i didnt have a car in HS, and I'm not Brad Pitt or anything. Something is off here.
So I'd imagine this kid has uniquely neglectful and selfish parents who don't really give a F about their kids' feelings, social life, or general well-being. I understand kids like these are usually not made in a vacuum and I'm sure there's a lot beyond his control. But nope, line was crossed. I don't feel I owe him any grace on this one.
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It’s like most things, teachers, other professionals, there are really good amazing ones but definitely have many crappy ones that do damage and get more run and pub.
Not suggesting any grace be offered at all. I'm just having a hard time fathoming how charges aren't filed with that many witness willing to come forward. Unless there is simply no willingness to do the job, I can't see that there isn't some part of the picture none of us can see. A complete fracture of both bones in the forearm is more than just a minor injury.
Actually, rules now have made it REALLY HARD for schools to expel special needs kids (IEPs, etc.). So schools are in a tough spot.
Coming from a former teacher with spouse and other family who are teachers, unless a weapon is involved, expelling is not usually possible.
The problem is we live in a society and it benefits us all to see them educated and well adjusted to the best of our abilities. The other route is far more costly in the end.
Ya, no you really cant unless its a frequent offender and even then its hard.
I don’t know who told you that riding the school bus is a right and they can’t take that away. The school most certainly suspend him from the bus. They are gutless.
