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Heather MC

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3. Hmmm I don't see how the Amusement park trick is possible

Wed Oct 9, 2013, 09:00 AM

Oct 2013

Most parks we go to make sure we are all individually holding our tickets or passes as we walk through

My sons have had to show there own passes since they were 3.

If this little boy thinks it's so easy to be on his own. Let him be. Maybe after a week or two he will come home for good.

I know he is only 9, the world is not safe but if he has the gumption to hope on a plane let him go.

I tell my children if you think there is better go find it, but I doubt you will find anyone willing to love you unconditionally, clothe you, feed you, educate you, buy toys for you, and expect nothing in return. but if you think there is another person like that out there that can do it better than me and love you better than your father and I. Go find them. but if you can't, I will still be here for you no matter what.

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'Not giving up on my son': Father of 9-year-old stowaway speaks out [View all] Sunlei Oct 2013 OP

The boy must have gotten the idea from that god-awful movie Love Actually. nt valerief Oct 2013 #1

maybe. I'm impressed w/ this child look at him in the airport video. cool kid! Sunlei Oct 2013 #2

What do you mean? Nine Oct 2013 #29

Hmmm I don't see how the Amusement park trick is possible Heather MC Oct 2013 #3

It seems to me that the kid should be introduced to something fun like magic glowing Oct 2013 #4

yes, I hope he is directed to use his exceptional powers for good stuff :) Sunlei Oct 2013 #5

Exactly - rather than squelch it and turn him into a lifelong criminal, channel it .... Myrina Oct 2013 #6

He might grow up to be the next David Blaine... awoke_in_2003 Oct 2013 #28

That kid is a genius jberryhill Oct 2013 #7

This kid will go far, with a little guidance. nt msanthrope Oct 2013 #54

Watch the airline turn around and charge a $150 unaccompanied minor fee AllyCat Oct 2013 #8

The parents really need to have a better idea of what this boy is up to bigworld Oct 2013 #9

My thoughts exactly. hamsterjill Oct 2013 #14

The father says that the boy was supposed to be sleeping over at a friend's home.... TheDebbieDee Oct 2013 #32

That's not what father said. LisaL Oct 2013 #34

...if they don't want to look like they have given up. n/t Orsino Oct 2013 #24

Can't believe everyone here is giving this kid kudo's fitman Oct 2013 #10

Assuming he even makes it. LisaL Oct 2013 #23

The question is: WHY is he doing these things? JimDandy Oct 2013 #33

Maybe it isn't any of the reasons you stated. Maybe the boy is just BORED! TheDebbieDee Oct 2013 #38

He may indeed be bored JimDandy Oct 2013 #49

A con man or worse. bunnies Oct 2013 #40

I'm thinking the same thing. Sheldon Cooper Oct 2013 #53

But this kid is already on our radar, Bernie Madoff took another 7 decades to get The Second Stone Oct 2013 #51

Exactly..this kid is skepticscott Oct 2013 #52

Unfortunately riverwalker Oct 2013 #11

Go to College? LisaL Oct 2013 #18

Depends Throd Oct 2013 #20

This kid could be a pretty classic sociopath. Selfish, Smart, charming, ruthless. Mira Oct 2013 #12

Bingo. He's exhibiting textbook sociopathy. NoodleyAppendage Oct 2013 #27

Exactly. nt bunnies Oct 2013 #36

Uh, the DAD is wondering how the kids snuck onto a plane when he can't keep tabs on a 9 year old? Happyhippychick Oct 2013 #13

He didn't sneak. Look at the TSA vid. Child placed shoes in the bin, pass TSA & walk past gateman Sunlei Oct 2013 #16

Hah? That's called sneaking. LisaL Oct 2013 #19

In flight staff only noticed him because he sat alone. Next time he will sit by people :) Sunlei Oct 2013 #21

Oh I see. LisaL Oct 2013 #22

I think the child will 'improve his technique'. Sure it's not safe for a 9 year old to travel alone Sunlei Oct 2013 #25

I agree. This kid is smart! Smart people don't repeat their mistakes...... TheDebbieDee Oct 2013 #35

Seriously? LisaL Oct 2013 #37

People are acting like this is a Disney movie. Nine Oct 2013 #39

Not to mention... bunnies Oct 2013 #45

Get over yourself - you act as though you know this young man is learning disabled...... TheDebbieDee Oct 2013 #43

He also stole a truck and smashed it into a police car. LisaL Oct 2013 #46

Oh, no! I don't adore the child. I think he should be locked up in a for-profit prison TheDebbieDee Oct 2013 #47

And I am through with you. LisaL Oct 2013 #61

Clearly, something IS wrong. JimDandy Oct 2013 #69

The flight he got on was very empty. unlucky plane I guess :) most flights I've been on are packed. Sunlei Oct 2013 #41

I suspect that jail is many times more likely than becoming President karynnj Oct 2013 #56

actually yes as a kid I 'stayed out all night' several times. On my own well before 18 too. Sunlei Oct 2013 #58

Even under 10 years old? karynnj Oct 2013 #59

Could you please provide a link to this video you keep referencing? bunnies Oct 2013 #42

They've shown the video on MSNBC a couple of times. Try checking their site. TheDebbieDee Oct 2013 #44

All I can find is generic news vid. bunnies Oct 2013 #48

NBC video they had TSA footage.Kid has nice shoes he placed in the bin & he's neatly dressed :) Sunlei Oct 2013 #57

There is no TSA video at that link. bunnies Oct 2013 #62

IN as a part of the NBC news video, in the op link. Sunlei Oct 2013 #64

I understand what the word "IN" means. bunnies Oct 2013 #65

Thanks Bunny! Sunlei Oct 2013 #66

You're not referring to the computer re-enactment, are you? (nt) Nine Oct 2013 #73

What I'd like to know is skepticscott Oct 2013 #55

Obviously, the TSA employees were too distracted by giving free feel-ups to paying passengers. AnotherMcIntosh Oct 2013 #15

A parent should never give up on their child liberal N proud Oct 2013 #17

This kid perfectly exemplifies the old axiom: Brigid Oct 2013 #26

He'll either be in jail or a tremendous success as an adult Yo_Mama Oct 2013 #30

Parents are negligent. Nine Oct 2013 #31

And, unfortunately in this age of poverty minimum wage, bare minimum parenting is... sybylla Oct 2013 #63

I understand parenting is more difficult when poverty is a factor. Nine Oct 2013 #67

Yes, and this father had even asked for help for his willful child and was refused! n/t JimDandy Oct 2013 #68

The father can't figure it out, even after the kid explains it? MADem Oct 2013 #50