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Dangerous toddler
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Tue Oct 21, 2008 1:17 amby JAS
You have to wonder what kind of upbringing would make a 5 year old even think of doing this...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/tyne/7680257.stmBoy, 5, brings knife into school
A five-year-old boy smuggled a knife into a Tyneside school to use as a weapon on a teacher.
Gateshead Council said the child was suspended after being caught with the cutlery knife in June.
It is believed he planned to attack a teacher so he would be moved to a class next to his older brother.
Officials have not named the school for fear of identifying the child. Police were informed and the pupil was later evaluated by psychologists.
Maggie Atkinson, the council's group director of learning and children, said: "The school acted immediately, calmly and professionally.
"The article was confiscated, parents and the police were informed and the matter was fully investigated.
"The child was made aware of how serious the matter was and we feel everything that was done was appropriate."
Mick Lyons, of teaching union NASUWT, said the incident was "frightening".
He said: "From what I am led to believe he intended to bring the knife in to stab a teacher.
"It is the first time I've heard of a child that young smuggling a knife into school, it's frightening."
Regards
JAS
Re: Dangerous toddler
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Tue Oct 21, 2008 7:57 amby Psyber
Monkey see, on TV.
Monkey do..?
Re: Dangerous toddler
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Tue Oct 21, 2008 8:20 amby devilsadvocate
He's probably a Geordies fan, so he hasn't been brought up, he's been dragged up kicking a screaming.
The knife - probably just frustrated about Kevin Keegan being sacked.
Re: Dangerous toddler
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Tue Oct 21, 2008 8:44 amby Ingall
Psyber wrote:Monkey see, on TV
Sesame Street must be a lot more violent than when I wsa a kid.
Re: Dangerous toddler
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Tue Oct 21, 2008 9:16 amby dinglinga
was it joe kinnear's kid......
Re: Dangerous toddler
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Tue Oct 21, 2008 10:25 amby The Big Shrek
Psyber wrote:Monkey see, on TV.
Monkey do..?
Time for Psyber the master of citing studies to do some work. I know there have been many studies done on whether violence on TV affects criminal behaviour and (at least in my opinion) the literature is inconclusive. Have any studies been done on people this young?
Re: Dangerous toddler
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Tue Oct 21, 2008 11:17 amby Rik E Boy
Psyber wrote:Monkey see, on TV.
Monkey do..?
Only if the parents are Gorillas.
regards,
REB
Re: Dangerous toddler
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Tue Oct 21, 2008 5:04 pmby devilsadvocate
dinglinga wrote:was it joe kinnear's kid......
Or Denis Wise's - he is nuts too.
Or maybe Joey Barton's popped a couple out.
Re: Dangerous toddler
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Tue Oct 21, 2008 5:25 pmby Psyber
The Big Shrek wrote:Psyber wrote:Monkey see, on TV.
Monkey do..?
Time for Psyber the master of citing studies to do some work. I know there have been many studies done on whether violence on TV affects criminal behaviour and (at least in my opinion) the literature is inconclusive. Have any studies been done on people this young?
I still believe Hans Eysenck, in "Sex, Violence, and the Media.", and it fits with my observations in my professional life..
But I won't be researching it right now - my wife died suddenly yesterday and I'm feeling devastated...
Re: Dangerous toddler
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Tue Oct 21, 2008 5:51 pmby JAS
My godson turned 7 at the weekend and at 5yo his life revolved around Thomas the Tank Engine and Bob the Builder. He probably couldn't even contemplate something like this.
I know it says he wanted to be next to his brother but I doubt the brother is much older so he shouldn't be thinking this carp either.
Regards
JAS
Psyber...my deepest condolences to you and your family
Re: Dangerous toddler
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Tue Oct 21, 2008 5:53 pmby A Mum
Psyber wrote:But I won't be researching it right now - my wife died suddenly yesterday and I'm feeling devastated...
Yes Psyber.
My thoughts are with you and your family as well.
Re: Dangerous toddler
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Tue Oct 21, 2008 6:40 pmby fester69
My sincere condolences on your loss Psyber, we might not have agreed on a few things, actually seem to be on the same page more often than not, but I sincerely wish you well at this tough time! This is where the meaning of "Fortis in Procella" comes into play.
Re: Dangerous toddler
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Tue Oct 21, 2008 6:50 pmby hearts on fire
I am sorry to hear about your loss Psyber, my thoughts are with you and your family too.
Re: Dangerous toddler
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Tue Oct 21, 2008 7:29 pmby Thiele
My condolence to you and your family Psyber
Re: Dangerous toddler
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Tue Oct 21, 2008 8:39 pmby Psyber
Thanks guys...
Local friends are rallying - a local restauranter shouted me a long lunch today, and I helped her set up computers.
I've decided to return to Adelaide next year, where I have relatives and long-term friends - and the Norwood FC.
Having something to do and some shape for the future helps.
Re: Dangerous toddler
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Tue Oct 21, 2008 8:48 pmby Hondo
My condolences Psyber, that's terrible news
That was quite a shock to read. Obviously nothing like the shock it was for you to experience
Re: Dangerous toddler
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Tue Oct 21, 2008 8:55 pmby GWW
Extremely shocked to read that Psyber, really sad news, and my condolensces to you.
Re: Dangerous toddler
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Tue Oct 21, 2008 9:12 pmby The Big Shrek
Yeah, condolences mate.
Re: Dangerous toddler
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Wed Oct 22, 2008 4:22 pmby fester69
Psyber wrote:Thanks guys...
Local friends are rallying - a local restauranter shouted me a long lunch today, and I helped her set up computers.
I've decided to return to Adelaide next year, where I have relatives and long-term friends - and the Norwood FC.
Having something to do and some shape for the future helps.
Make sure you seek me out next year mate and we'll share a paley, I'm not hard to find!
Re: Dangerous toddler
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Wed Oct 22, 2008 4:41 pmby Psyber
fester69 wrote:Psyber wrote:Thanks guys...
Local friends are rallying - a local restauranter shouted me a long lunch today, and I helped her set up computers.
I've decided to return to Adelaide next year, where I have relatives and long-term friends - and the Norwood FC.
Having something to do and some shape for the future helps.
Make sure you seek me out next year mate and we'll share a paley, I'm not hard to find!
Yes, if I get to Adelaide in time I'll probably even come to some of the pre-season practices, and then get to a few matches through the year.
Life will be a bit empty, and I'll need to find things to do.
My wife had been increasingly ill for years with a chronic lung problem, but we both thought we had a few more years before it got serious..