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Originally Posted by cannon7
He was a kid. As a father of a developmentally challenged child, I think its sick that society is pulling out pitchforks for something a 14 year old did. Do you remember being 14? Deny it all you want, but you did stupid things at 14. Some of the comments here are disgusting. I guarantee there are posters here who went through juvenile hall (or whatever the Canadian equivalent is), learned from it and are well-adjusted adults today. We can't afford an 18 year old the same opportunity? Sad.
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You sound like a terrific father! I grew up with a disability; I remember as a kid, kids bullying me and putting dry ice into my hands and holding them shut until they were badly burned; Another picked me up while I was standing off of the floor with one finger behind each ear. The pain was absolutely unbearable at the time and I still cringe to think about it. The hurt within cut pretty deep, I remember running home in tears asking my mom "why"? Sadly, she didn't have an answer! As I got older I spent many years traveling to different schools educating people about disabilities. The way to help society is for people like myself to get out and educated others that we are people, that we like being included. I try to remind people that everyone is special, and unique!
As for the 14 year old I totally agree, however it appeasers from what we know so far that he apparently does not show a lot of remorse. The apology is important because the individual who was deeply hurt needs to experience healing. Too often those who are able, "as normal" look down and frown on those who carry the bigger cross. This is not acceptable, everyone can and should be a positive voice for those who those who can not always speak for themselves!