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Re: Do you get involved or keep your mouth shut?
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Posted by ShepFL on March 14, 2007 at 10:18:45 from (155.14.118.69):
In Reply to: Do you get involved or keep your mouth shut? posted by hillbillyOH on March 14, 2007 at 04:53:53:

Grab that youn'un and get his attention! Explain to him the dangers of his actions to both himself and his buddies. He may ignore you but he will still be advised. At this age most kids feel they are INDUSTRUCTABLE. Perhaps a demonstration of running over a milk jug filled with water? Secondly, ABSOLUTELY notify his parents! Failure to do so could end up with fatal consequences. It is his parents duty as it is also our obligation as adults to mentor/guide the youngsters. Remember, they do not have the life experience to make completely informed decisions. Think of it this way, would you rather experience a short period of anxiety and do the right thing or have a life long memory of your neighbor's kid or another kid killed in a completely preventable accident. The kid will never graduate high school, get married etc. IMHO, in today's world we have way to many people afraid to STAND UP FOR WHAT THEY BELEIVE IN!! Nothing said may result in an "OT - Kid Killed; pls send prayers" post. Stepping off my soapbox. . . ShepFL
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