'Not giving up on my son': Father of 9-year-old stowaway speaks out

[JimDandy]

49. He may indeed be bored

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AND also facing one of the problems I described. His actions, while creative on the fly, are impulsive, opportunistic and dangerous. I hope this family gets help, before he does something even more dangerous or harmful.

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...Reporters asked the crying dad if he felt he could provide his son with the help he needs at home or if he thought protective services might help.

"I can provide it at home. All I need is help," the da said through tears. "I need the resources. I'm tired of people saying he's a minor and there's nothing we can do. There's something somebody can do. I don't want to see my son hurt. I miss my son. I want my son home."

...The health department official said that the boy's mental health and safety would be evaluated by county authorities.

The father also expressed some anger at the airline and airport.

"How would you let a 9-year-old child go through security check without stopping him and questioning him?" he asked. "He's not a terrorist. He's a 9-year-old child. He went through screening. He boarded the plane. How can that be?"
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Video link to father's press conference:

http://gma.yahoo.com/9-old-airplane-stowaways-father-pleads-help-wily-180200012--abc-news-topstories.html?vp=1