Yep. This incident was a failure on multiple levels. The parents are obviously at serious fault for allowing the kid to have access to a gun and be able to take it to school, as well as allowing...
Yep. This incident was a failure on multiple levels. The parents are obviously at serious fault for allowing the kid to have access to a gun and be able to take it to school, as well as allowing the kid's behavior to get to that level. Because even with criminally lax gun safety, a six year old deciding to take a gun to school to shoot their teacher is just... I can't even begin on how messed up that kid has to be to do that at six.
The school is at fault for not acting on reports the kid had a gun that day. From what I recall when this first happened, the teacher had also previously expressed concerns about the child being very violent and aggressive, which also went unheeded by the school. The school absolutely failed that teacher and that child.
Do we not have any programs - I don't mean corporal punishment - but like mandated psychiatric support for kids who do things like this? I'm not advocating for sending kids to prison, but there...
The student was not charged with wrongdoing and is reportedly in the care of a relative and enrolled at a different school.
Do we not have any programs - I don't mean corporal punishment - but like mandated psychiatric support for kids who do things like this? I'm not advocating for sending kids to prison, but there has to be some kind of intervention, no?
What medical or psychiatric care a minor is receiving is private and protected information. There will be no reporting on what care the kid is receiving.
What medical or psychiatric care a minor is receiving is private and protected information. There will be no reporting on what care the kid is receiving.
This. They're too young really for the juvenile justice system and often don't really understand the consequences of their actions. Whatever is going on, being in a family foster situation and a...
This. They're too young really for the juvenile justice system and often don't really understand the consequences of their actions. Whatever is going on, being in a family foster situation and a new school may be as important as any therapy. That said there is probably some level of mandated treatment, it just may be for the underlying issues rather than this incident.
(Basing on my experiences with kids who were victims of CSA who abused other kids and how their age (and understanding of wrongdoing) came into play in those cases.)
I can’t imagine living in a country where this is even possible. Can you charge a 6 year old with anything? I’d think not but idk whether it’s possible in the US?
I can’t imagine living in a country where this is even possible.
The student was not charged with wrongdoing
Can you charge a 6 year old with anything? I’d think not but idk whether it’s possible in the US?
Their age would be a defense and in practice they don't for that reason. The minimum age for incarceration in Virginia is 11 and oh boy does that feel way too young
Their age would be a defense and in practice they don't for that reason.
The minimum age for incarceration in Virginia is 11 and oh boy does that feel way too young
11 for sure. I didn't find anything younger with a quick search, but this case has taken a lot of the bandwidth at the moment. Virginia Shooting Tests How Young Is Too Young To be Prosecuted | The...
11 for sure. I didn't find anything younger with a quick search, but this case has taken a lot of the bandwidth at the moment.
I am no teacher but long past due and fully support this decision. This country for worst has decided that guns should be freely allowed everywhere without consequence. Therefore, if a malicious...
I am no teacher but long past due and fully support this decision. This country for worst has decided that guns should be freely allowed everywhere without consequence. Therefore, if a malicious act is conducted, someone must be held liable. If not the school, the parent because god forbid we punish a company!
I'm sorry, but WTAF? Six years old?
Yep. This incident was a failure on multiple levels. The parents are obviously at serious fault for allowing the kid to have access to a gun and be able to take it to school, as well as allowing the kid's behavior to get to that level. Because even with criminally lax gun safety, a six year old deciding to take a gun to school to shoot their teacher is just... I can't even begin on how messed up that kid has to be to do that at six.
The school is at fault for not acting on reports the kid had a gun that day. From what I recall when this first happened, the teacher had also previously expressed concerns about the child being very violent and aggressive, which also went unheeded by the school. The school absolutely failed that teacher and that child.
(Agreed) And every child and teacher in that school
Pay no mind. The second amendment must be protected at all costs.
Do we not have any programs - I don't mean corporal punishment - but like mandated psychiatric support for kids who do things like this? I'm not advocating for sending kids to prison, but there has to be some kind of intervention, no?
What medical or psychiatric care a minor is receiving is private and protected information. There will be no reporting on what care the kid is receiving.
This. They're too young really for the juvenile justice system and often don't really understand the consequences of their actions. Whatever is going on, being in a family foster situation and a new school may be as important as any therapy. That said there is probably some level of mandated treatment, it just may be for the underlying issues rather than this incident.
(Basing on my experiences with kids who were victims of CSA who abused other kids and how their age (and understanding of wrongdoing) came into play in those cases.)
Ah, that's good to know. Thanks for the note!
I can’t imagine living in a country where this is even possible.
Can you charge a 6 year old with anything? I’d think not but idk whether it’s possible in the US?
In Virginia, there is no age of criminal responsibility. You could hypothetically charge a newborn with a crime.
Their age would be a defense and in practice they don't for that reason.
The minimum age for incarceration in Virginia is 11 and oh boy does that feel way too young
I wonder what age was the youngest person charged?
11 for sure. I didn't find anything younger with a quick search, but this case has taken a lot of the bandwidth at the moment.
Virginia Shooting Tests How Young Is Too Young To be Prosecuted | The Marshall Project
Found this
I am no teacher but long past due and fully support this decision. This country for worst has decided that guns should be freely allowed everywhere without consequence. Therefore, if a malicious act is conducted, someone must be held liable. If not the school, the parent because god forbid we punish a company!