Life Caught on Vid: Father orders son to punch another boy - Page 3

Deberg_1990 · 05-29-2014, 06:04 PM

http://www.silive.com/news/index.ssf...schoolers.html

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- A disturbing video being shared on Facebook shows an adult ordering two children to fight one another in front of a group of their peers outside what parents on the social media site claim is a Staten Island schoolyard.

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A disturbing video being shared on Facebook shows an adult ordering two children to fight one another in front of a group of their peers outside what parents on the social media site claim is a Staten Island schoolyard. (Facebook video)

"Right now. Punch him in his face," the man says to a red-headed boy featured in the cell phone video.

The Facebook user who originally posted the video claims that the incident involves two students from PS 60 in Graniteville, who start fighting outside the school after supposedly being told to do so by someone she identifies as the father of one of the boys.

Fox 5 News reported that the Department of Education said the school's principal met with the 5th grade student and his father on Tuesday, and the student is now facing disciplinary action.

Police say a report was taken and they are investigating, according to Fox.

A DOE spokeswoman did not immediately return a request for comment.

While the video was posted this week, it is not clear when the incident took place.

The student follows the adult's orders in the video and takes a swing at the boy leaning against the fence. He then turns his back to the other boy, appearing as if he wants the fight to end.

But the sole adult in the video yells at him to continue the brawl.

"Turn around...come here..do it again," the adult says to the boy.

The two children continue to fight, tackling one another to the ground. Their peers surround them and yell, as one onlooker captures the entire episode on a cell phone camera.

"That's enough," the man says, ending the brief fight after the boys get off the ground.

The video has been shared more than 280 times via Facebook, with users expressing disgust and disbelief over the actions of the adult.

"Father of PS 60 Alice Austen elementary school telling his son to punch another kid in the face. This is absolutely disgusting. What kind of parent are you?" the original post reads.

"This father needs to be arrested for endangering the welfare of a child," reads another user's post.

And another said: "If it were my kid I would press charges on that parent for endangering the welfare of a child. If the other child was bullying that child then take the appropriate steps to have the situation rectified."

Just Passin' By · 05-29-2014, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

We live in a post columbine/Newtown era.

Schools are fearful of this stuff escalating, and rightly so.
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Sorry, but that's a load of bullshit.

**LoneWolf** · 05-29-2014, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

We live in a post columbine/Newtown era.

Schools are fearful of this stuff escalating, and rightly so.
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Maybe, just maybe, if the schools would allow kids to vent some of their anger and handle certain situations by getting in a few fights, some kids wouldn't keep their anger bottled up and then let it explode in a fury of bullets.

Stanley Nickels · 05-29-2014, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

We live in a post columbine/Newtown era.

Schools are fearful of this stuff escalating, and rightly so.
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I'd argue that fighting is a release of that aggression which, with fights being so rare now, manifests as more extreme violence. You gotta get that shit out of your system or it'll simmer and then boil over.

Pitt Gorilla · 05-29-2014, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

Kids ARE pussies these days. We were always fighting. Like a couple times a week at least someone was throwing down. Hell we will still fight if prodded lol.
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Someone is going to fear for their life and use lethal force to defend themselves.

blaise · 05-29-2014, 11:36 PM

When I was in high school I think a fistfight during school got you one day in school suspension. But I'd rather take that than the whole, "Meet me at the tree at 3:00," or whatever. If you can wait that long you're not that mad.

Just Passin' By · 05-29-2014, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla

Someone is going to fear for their life and use lethal force to defend themselves.

Same shit since the beginning of time.

C3HIEF3S · 05-30-2014, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Flybone McTimmerson

When I was 7 years old I came home crying and telling my dad that I had gotten beat up on the playground. He ordered me back to the playground the next morning and said next time someone hits you, you defend yourself and fight back.

So, off I go to the playground and I do exactly as I was told. I don't pick a fight with anybody, but the first time I was hit, I fought back and beat the crap out of them.

I was super excited that I had defended myself and that it had worked. I ran home and told my dad about it. He looked at me and said "Well, I'm proud of you, son. From now on you defend yourself anytime somebody picks on you."

About ten minutes later the doorbell rings and my dad answers it. At the door is a lady and her 9 year old daughter. The daughter has a fat lip and a bloody nose. The lady looks at my dad and says "I believe your son just beat up my daughter at the playground."

Y'all should have seen the look my dad gave me.

That is ****ing hilarious

**007** · 05-30-2014, 02:25 AM

I remember when I was about 10 or so and was playing with my neighbors. One of them was riding on my bike and I asked them to get off so I could ride it. He would not get off and gave me this dirty look like "make me" Needless to say, I made him. Grabbed the bike and stopped him. Next thing I know, I hear their dad yell out the window, "hit him!!!!"

I just remember thinking WTF when he said that. Considering the kid wasn't exactly smartest kid around I wasn't about to fight him so I had to deal with a couple pops to the head and stomach. Got on my bike to ride off and his ****ing big brother runs me down to beat on me. WTF?

I just wanted to ride my bike and the kid wouldn't get off. I didn't hit him, I just stopped him and made him get off. Never even tried to hurt him. Somehow that justified their dad telling him to hit me and the big brother getting pissed and trying to beat on me because I wouldn't fight his brother? Needless to say I never bothered playing with those neighbors again.

Made me feel better when my dad told me I did the right thing not fighting him. Now the big brother on the other hand. Sure would like another shot at him.

BryanBusby · 05-30-2014, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Just Passin' By

Sorry, but that's a load of bullshit.

It really isn't.

The Columbine shit led to the "Zero tolerance" policy, which was the most ridiculous shit.

E: Well I guess it was around before Columbine, but they really pushed the shit hard after it.

I got handcuffed and taken to jail until my dad finally came in got me when I threw a punch to defend myself at school. After that, they basically threatened to either put me in the burnouts school or complete expel me and really Zero Tolerance can go **** itself in the ass. Even the cop that hauled me off hated it and was really apologetic, cool and completely in my corner about the whole thing. I'd strongly recommend anyone who wasn't in school in the last 10 or so years to watch a documentary called The War on Kids.

My kids will never attend public schools.

05-29-2014, 06:04 PM
Deberg_1990 In Search of a Life Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Antonio Tx. Casino cash: $2544454	Caught on Vid: Father orders son to punch another boy http://www.silive.com/news/index.ssf...schoolers.html STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- A disturbing video being shared on Facebook shows an adult ordering two children to fight one another in front of a group of their peers outside what parents on the social media site claim is a Staten Island schoolyard. blurimage1.png A disturbing video being shared on Facebook shows an adult ordering two children to fight one another in front of a group of their peers outside what parents on the social media site claim is a Staten Island schoolyard. (Facebook video) "Right now. Punch him in his face," the man says to a red-headed boy featured in the cell phone video. The Facebook user who originally posted the video claims that the incident involves two students from PS 60 in Graniteville, who start fighting outside the school after supposedly being told to do so by someone she identifies as the father of one of the boys. Fox 5 News reported that the Department of Education said the school's principal met with the 5th grade student and his father on Tuesday, and the student is now facing disciplinary action. Police say a report was taken and they are investigating, according to Fox. A DOE spokeswoman did not immediately return a request for comment. While the video was posted this week, it is not clear when the incident took place. The student follows the adult's orders in the video and takes a swing at the boy leaning against the fence. He then turns his back to the other boy, appearing as if he wants the fight to end. But the sole adult in the video yells at him to continue the brawl. "Turn around...come here..do it again," the adult says to the boy. The two children continue to fight, tackling one another to the ground. Their peers surround them and yell, as one onlooker captures the entire episode on a cell phone camera. "That's enough," the man says, ending the brief fight after the boys get off the ground. The video has been shared more than 280 times via Facebook, with users expressing disgust and disbelief over the actions of the adult. "Father of PS 60 Alice Austen elementary school telling his son to punch another kid in the face. This is absolutely disgusting. What kind of parent are you?" the original post reads. "This father needs to be arrested for endangering the welfare of a child," reads another user's post. And another said: "If it were my kid I would press charges on that parent for endangering the welfare of a child. If the other child was bullying that child then take the appropriate steps to have the situation rectified."
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05-29-2014, 11:36 PM	#35
blaise In Search of a Life Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Plano, TX Casino cash: $9999900	When I was in high school I think a fistfight during school got you one day in school suspension. But I'd rather take that than the whole, "Meet me at the tree at 3:00," or whatever. If you can wait that long you're not that mad.
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05-30-2014, 02:25 AM	#38
007 Shaken. Not stirred. Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: London Casino cash: $13250126 VARSITY	I remember when I was about 10 or so and was playing with my neighbors. One of them was riding on my bike and I asked them to get off so I could ride it. He would not get off and gave me this dirty look like "make me" Needless to say, I made him. Grabbed the bike and stopped him. Next thing I know, I hear their dad yell out the window, "hit him!!!!" I just remember thinking WTF when he said that. Considering the kid wasn't exactly smartest kid around I wasn't about to fight him so I had to deal with a couple pops to the head and stomach. Got on my bike to ride off and his ****ing big brother runs me down to beat on me. WTF? I just wanted to ride my bike and the kid wouldn't get off. I didn't hit him, I just stopped him and made him get off. Never even tried to hurt him. Somehow that justified their dad telling him to hit me and the big brother getting pissed and trying to beat on me because I wouldn't fight his brother? Needless to say I never bothered playing with those neighbors again. Made me feel better when my dad told me I did the right thing not fighting him. Now the big brother on the other hand. Sure would like another shot at him. __________________ My dear girl, there are some things that just aren’t done. Such as, drinking Dom Perignon ’53 above the temperature of 38 degrees Fahrenheit. That’s just as bad as listening to the Beatles without earmuffs.
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