Boy dead. Bullying to blame?

[AmyNation]

KDBC 4 CBS: Boy dies from injuries after being punched during recess


This is one of those million to one incidents where a punch to the nose led to the death of this child. His parents say it was bullying, the police are still investigating, although they apparently have the whole altercation on tape.

 

[Katzndogz]

Bullying isn't to blame. A vicious attack that murdered this child is to blame.

 

[AmyNation]

I'm not sure you can even use the word vicious. Children fight. He wasnt beaten, it was a single blow to the face.

 

[cereal_killer]

I'm not sure you can even use the word vicious. Children fight. He wasnt beaten, it was a single blow to the face.

I have to agree. Kids fight. It's unfortunate what happened, but it is what it is.

 

[Katzndogz]

He was beaten to death. That isn't bullying, it's murder.

 

[tjvh]

All children should be made to wear padded gloves because of one tragic freak accident. Isn't that what some people want to hear?

 

[AmyNation]

He was beaten to death. That isn't bullying, it's murder.

He wasnt beaten. Did you read the story? He took a single hit to the nose, and died from it.

 

[cereal_killer]

He was beaten to death. That isn't bullying, it's murder.

You do realize the difference between being beaten and punched right? I've experienced both and they are intrinsically different. Trust me

 

[Spoonman]

All children should be made to wear padded gloves because of one tragic freak accident. Isn't that what some people want to hear?

we need more laws on the books against bullying too. obviously the dozens we already have aren't strong enough

 

[Paulie]

He was beaten to death. That isn't bullying, it's murder.

You do realize the difference between being beaten and punched right? I've experienced both ...

The HELL you say!

 

[Freemason9]

He was beaten to death. That isn't bullying, it's murder.

He wasnt beaten. Did you read the story? He took a single hit to the nose, and died from it.

I read the story, but I couldn't tell much about the nature of the fight. I was under the impression that the victim had several other injuries as well. I can tell you this, though . . . if it was a "sucker" punch delivered full force, the perpetrator was certainly fully culpable. That also might indicate a dangerous lack of socialization that easily points toward larger personality defects in that individual. The "bully" label applies to such persons.

 

[PixieStix]

Bullying or murder? Makes no difference to the parents that lost their child due to an act that can be construed as violent.

 

[TruthSeeker56]

Well, it's obviously time to introduce "fist control" legislation.

Anybody who uses a fist during a fight, or makes a fist while threatening physical violence, should be charged with a crime.

 

[PixieStix]

All children should be made to wear padded gloves because of one tragic freak accident. Isn't that what some people want to hear?

we need more laws on the books against bullying too. obviously the dozens we already have aren't strong enough

Bullying will always be with us, with or without laws. It is up to the parents to teach their children to treat everyone with a level of respect that they themselves expect from others.

 

[Gracie]

If this kid was punched daily during recess over a matter of time..then yes. It can be construed as bullying. But until more is known about the investigation...for now, it is involuntary manslaughter. I'm wondering how the kid feels...the one that threw the punch. Sorrowful? Horrified? Nonchalant? There will be the answer.

 

[tjvh]

All children should be made to wear padded gloves because of one tragic freak accident. Isn't that what some people want to hear?

we need more laws on the books against bullying too. obviously the dozens we already have aren't strong enough

Precisely. Children should be placed in straightjackets to protect them from themselves. It's the only way to a true utopia where nobody punches anyone else.

 

[Spoonman]

All children should be made to wear padded gloves because of one tragic freak accident. Isn't that what some people want to hear?

we need more laws on the books against bullying too. obviously the dozens we already have aren't strong enough

Precisely. Children should be placed in straightjackets to protect them from themselves. It's the only way to a true utopia where nobody punches anyone else.

the new school uniform

 

[tjvh]

All children should be made to wear padded gloves because of one tragic freak accident. Isn't that what some people want to hear?

we need more laws on the books against bullying too. obviously the dozens we already have aren't strong enough

Bullying will always be with us, with or without laws. It is up to the parents to teach their children to treat everyone with a level of respect that they themselves expect from others.

Nope... That would imply personal responsibility. There's simply no place for such a radical idea in a Progressive utopian society.

 

[PixieStix]

we need more laws on the books against bullying too. obviously the dozens we already have aren't strong enough

Bullying will always be with us, with or without laws. It is up to the parents to teach their children to treat everyone with a level of respect that they themselves expect from others.

Nope... That would imply personal responsibility. There's simply no place for such a radical idea in a Progressive utopian society.

Exactly

 

[Spoonman]

we need more laws on the books against bullying too. obviously the dozens we already have aren't strong enough

Bullying will always be with us, with or without laws. It is up to the parents to teach their children to treat everyone with a level of respect that they themselves expect from others.

Nope... That would imply personal responsibility. There's simply no place for such a radical idea in a Progressive utopian society.

why should people be expected to think for themselves when we have a government to do that for them?