SSTONER
03-01-2006, 10:14 PM
I guess I am not getting what the big deal is about this story. The boy is ten years old not 3 or 4 years of age. Parents today seem to lack the back bone to disipline thier children when needed.
Obviously this father is not looking at his own sons behavior and looking to blame everyone else.
I dont advocate beating your children, but this doesnt seem news worthy to me.
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Boy, 10, handcuffed after scuffle at school
Associated Press
Mar. 1, 2006 07:15 AM
AVON, Colo. - Town officials say a school resource officer followed policy when he handcuffed a 10-year-old boy and drove him home after a playground scuffle.
"The student was handcuffed because the officer felt the student's safety, as well as the safety of the other children, was at risk," according to a statement released by the town Tuesday.
The statement said officials would not release further information "out of respect for the family."
Avon Elementary School Principal Barbara Collins said school policy under such circumstances is to send a student home, but the officer handcuffed the boy on Feb. 17 without her knowledge.
"The officer acted independently of the schools," Eagle County School District Superintendent John Brendza said. "I don't condone it. He didn't communicate what he intended to do."
Collins said the resource officer is no longer at the school. The boy returned Monday.
Greg Webb said his son was traumatized by the experience, and he believes school officials haven't been straightforward about their involvement.
"I think the school is still confused about what happened," he said.
Obviously this father is not looking at his own sons behavior and looking to blame everyone else.
I dont advocate beating your children, but this doesnt seem news worthy to me.
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Boy, 10, handcuffed after scuffle at school
Associated Press
Mar. 1, 2006 07:15 AM
AVON, Colo. - Town officials say a school resource officer followed policy when he handcuffed a 10-year-old boy and drove him home after a playground scuffle.
"The student was handcuffed because the officer felt the student's safety, as well as the safety of the other children, was at risk," according to a statement released by the town Tuesday.
The statement said officials would not release further information "out of respect for the family."
Avon Elementary School Principal Barbara Collins said school policy under such circumstances is to send a student home, but the officer handcuffed the boy on Feb. 17 without her knowledge.
"The officer acted independently of the schools," Eagle County School District Superintendent John Brendza said. "I don't condone it. He didn't communicate what he intended to do."
Collins said the resource officer is no longer at the school. The boy returned Monday.
Greg Webb said his son was traumatized by the experience, and he believes school officials haven't been straightforward about their involvement.
"I think the school is still confused about what happened," he said.