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BeckyDem

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13. Well, that is the issue. What is going on with this kid?
Wed Apr 27, 2022, 12:59 PM
Apr 2022

Hopefully, he will receive professional help...his family may need it as well.

Kids running outside at that age without a parent? jimfields33 Apr 2022 #1
Ummmm. marybourg Apr 2022 #2
I'm glad you agree. jimfields33 Apr 2022 #3
You don't think it's okay to let a 6 yo play in his own backyard w/o an adult hovering every second? Hugh_Lebowski Apr 2022 #8
I was five when I walked a mile to and from school exboyfil Apr 2022 #5
I wish it were as safe now. jimfields33 Apr 2022 #15
had something similar happen to me rurallib Apr 2022 #4
What a close call and a traumatic event. How did your brother turn out as an adult? MLAA Apr 2022 #6
fine rurallib Apr 2022 #7
Whew! So glad he didn't turn into an arsonist or serial killer 😉 MLAA Apr 2022 #10
How horrifying for you...thank goodness your Mom was there and could react so well. BeckyDem Apr 2022 #12
Article says bullys mother XanaDUer2 Apr 2022 #9
Well, that is the issue. What is going on with this kid? BeckyDem Apr 2022 #13
That an 8 year old would even conceive of an attack like that is terrifying. Midnight Writer Apr 2022 #11
That is my take as well..I would not place his behavior under the category BeckyDem Apr 2022 #14
I'm with you on this MissMillie Apr 2022 #17
There was no attack. LisaL Jun 2022 #18
Any of you right-wing "He just needs to toughen up!"-types want to weigh in on this? Aristus Apr 2022 #16
Well, I dunno, but that story appears to be not exactly accurate. LisaL Jun 2022 #19
I'm not surprised the original story got it wrong... lees1975 Jun 2022 #20
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