bohdi
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Based on how quickly people have been to respond to "potential" dangers related to folks with guns - (see http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/153661) what's the likelihood of something along the lines of the following happening? I think it's possible.
Background:
Your a parent of an adolescent/s (11 - 18), you have a concealed carry permit, you own a/multiple guns, you store them safely. You have taught your child/ren to respect firearms, how to safely and properly use them.
Your children are given allowance for work around the house, you regulate their spending and put their earnings into a bank account to teach them about savings and planning for the future. As adolescents are, they want everything regardless of practicality, because that's what their friends have. They figure if you won't spend the money, they should be able to spend their money on the things you want. As a responsible parent, you take the role in advising them against wasting it on frivoulous items, and explain how you understand their desire but can't allow them to do as they wish because it isn't in their best interest. This of course leads to tantrums, pouting, tears, what have you and days of negotiating.
Scenario time:
You don't budge. Your child is furious with you, and wants to get even. They goto school, start acting differently in class, and then goto the school counsellor. They tell the counsellor that they are unhappy and afraid at times to be at home with you their parent because you are carrying a gun around all the time and you get mad at them and raise your voice. Sometimes you do this when your drinking. It's hard for them to concentrate on their studies when they know they have to go home at the end of the day and be with their gun carrying angry parent and they feel helpless and don't know who else to turn to. Especially when the child has tried to communicate with the parent but has been yelled at and told to shut up.
The police (child protective services) show up at your door, inspect your house, find liqour and beer - couple bottles of each. They ask you about the weapons and then take them from you in the best interest and safety of the child until the matter is resolved/further investigated.
/end scenario
I've never heard of anything like this happening, however I've been pretty pissed at my parents when I was younger. I don't see it being that much of a stretch of the imagination that it could happen based on news reports and the way people are reacting these days. Do any of you think that this could happen or worse? If people can prank call swat and have them show up on someone elses doorstep, why couldn't this happen?
Based on how quickly people have been to respond to "potential" dangers related to folks with guns - (see http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/153661) what's the likelihood of something along the lines of the following happening? I think it's possible.
Background:
Your a parent of an adolescent/s (11 - 18), you have a concealed carry permit, you own a/multiple guns, you store them safely. You have taught your child/ren to respect firearms, how to safely and properly use them.
Your children are given allowance for work around the house, you regulate their spending and put their earnings into a bank account to teach them about savings and planning for the future. As adolescents are, they want everything regardless of practicality, because that's what their friends have. They figure if you won't spend the money, they should be able to spend their money on the things you want. As a responsible parent, you take the role in advising them against wasting it on frivoulous items, and explain how you understand their desire but can't allow them to do as they wish because it isn't in their best interest. This of course leads to tantrums, pouting, tears, what have you and days of negotiating.
Scenario time:
You don't budge. Your child is furious with you, and wants to get even. They goto school, start acting differently in class, and then goto the school counsellor. They tell the counsellor that they are unhappy and afraid at times to be at home with you their parent because you are carrying a gun around all the time and you get mad at them and raise your voice. Sometimes you do this when your drinking. It's hard for them to concentrate on their studies when they know they have to go home at the end of the day and be with their gun carrying angry parent and they feel helpless and don't know who else to turn to. Especially when the child has tried to communicate with the parent but has been yelled at and told to shut up.
The police (child protective services) show up at your door, inspect your house, find liqour and beer - couple bottles of each. They ask you about the weapons and then take them from you in the best interest and safety of the child until the matter is resolved/further investigated.
/end scenario
I've never heard of anything like this happening, however I've been pretty pissed at my parents when I was younger. I don't see it being that much of a stretch of the imagination that it could happen based on news reports and the way people are reacting these days. Do any of you think that this could happen or worse? If people can prank call swat and have them show up on someone elses doorstep, why couldn't this happen?