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[Steve Heard]

The news report said the creep was sending graphic IM's and sending naked pics of himself from the get go. If the kid did not know this was wrong she should be removed from that home ASAP.

I guess he missed the seminar

[supermom]

This is my neighbor, she is a young 10 year old. The predator lives around the corner, it is unbelievable how close he lives to the victim.

This is a case of a mother who really does not monitor her children in the home, she and a sibling are out of the house for hours at a time and the mother never checks on them. I can write this because I know for a fact because they are at my house and I have never even met the mother. (You ask why I don't introduce myself, the mom does not come out for this to happen). You need to watch your kids, you need to know who they are with when they leave your home. My kids never go out the door without my knowing where they are going and who they are with. You don't have to have instant messenger on your computer. This could of turned ugly, the child wanted to keep talking to the predator. I hope the mother opens her eyes, comes out and meets the neighbors who have her children in their yards day after day.

You are incredibly judgemental.

Get a life.

[Darthvader]

You are incredibly judgemental.

Get a life.

You doubt her first hand experience here? I think she is in a perfect position to provide judgement. You should get a life.

Or I assume you are siding with the loser Mom in this case?

[futile]

This is my neighbor, she is a young 10 year old. The predator lives around the corner, it is unbelievable how close he lives to the victim.

This is a case of a mother who really does not monitor her children in the home, she and a sibling are out of the house for hours at a time and the mother never checks on them. I can write this because I know for a fact because they are at my house and I have never even met the mother. (You ask why I don't introduce myself, the mom does not come out for this to happen). You need to watch your kids, you need to know who they are with when they leave your home. My kids never go out the door without my knowing where they are going and who they are with. You don't have to have instant messenger on your computer. This could of turned ugly, the child wanted to keep talking to the predator. I hope the mother opens her eyes, comes out and meets the neighbors who have her children in their yards day after day.

This family are neighbors of me as well and their daughters go unwatched in the vicinity all day long. I just saw the youngest prancing around the neighborhood as we speak unsupervised, AND not in school... for the past three days. This is just another case of the f*cking media blowing up a story to make someone look like they are a hero. Two things bother me with this story:

1. Your kid was online unsupervised... from the getgo.. you are a bad parent.
2. No instant message from a pervert .4 miles away just pops up on YOUR pc at random.. There is a LARGE chunk of this story missing and the news didnt cover that aspect properly. This man lives between our homes and our school, and their oldest rides her bike to and from school often by herself.... including after this incident.

I'm glad the mom stepped in, but she was a horrible parent to begin with. Sorry.

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What neighborhood is this?

[Al Waysrite]

This subject is important. Let's try to keep it from denigrating to blame and criticism.

Moderators, you folks need to eliminate some of these posts

[Chad Vander Veen]

I don't think there's anything wrong with kids (of a certain age) playing outside unsupervised.

[Jenncez]

I'd like to add that I have been at my brothers house who is a neighbor of this family and I've seen myself how these little girls run around the neighborhood while the parent(s) have actually LEFT in their car while the girls are playing outside. Granted it was only for 15 minutes or so (while I've been there at least) but they didn't say a thing to the girls OR any of the neighbors to keep an eye on them, just let them continue running around outside. So this 10 year old talking to a nasty old man online (and wanting to continue talking to him) does not surprise me in the least. It's sad that she is in a home that does not have any rules or limits, I feel bad for the children.

[futile]

This subject is important. Let's try to keep it from denigrating to blame and criticism.

Moderators, you folks need to eliminate some of these posts

On the contrary, making accurate and truthful observations regarding a woman who is being hailed as a hero while irony is pouring out of every crack of the story does not constitute a negative or offensive post. They should not be removed.

[Folsomdad]

You are incredibly judgemental.

Get a life.

So Supermom....this entire incident was caused by the lack of parental supervision. People close to the family personally witnessed this. What exactly are you upset about? Do you support the manner in which this parent monitors their children ?

[Inwit]

I'm not condoning the mom's actions with regards to the computer, but really, I seem to recall that when I was 10, I could pretty much run around outside unsupervised as much as I pleased. So what's the big deal if the mom drives off to go grab something at the grocery store. I recall playing outside when I was 10 and after dinner on Wednesday nights, my parents would leave to go grocery shopping. Myself and the neighbor kids would be playing hide'n'seek, T-ball, or some other childhood activity.

[Jenncez]

I'm not condoning the mom's actions with regards to the computer, but really, I seem to recall that when I was 10, I could pretty much run around outside unsupervised as much as I pleased. So what's the big deal if the mom drives off to go grab something at the grocery store. I recall playing outside when I was 10 and after dinner on Wednesday nights, my parents would leave to go grocery shopping. Myself and the neighbor kids would be playing hide'n'seek, T-ball, or some other childhood activity.

I will add that it's not just a 10 year old, it's also a 6 and 2 year old...

[Inwit]

I will add that it's not just a 10 year old, it's also a 6 and 2 year old...

OK, my view, 6 year old with a 10 year old, possibly OK. (kinda depends upon the maturity of both) But the 2 year old should definitely be with mom for the trip to the grocery store.

My message to the mother:

"Sorry mom, it might be an inconvenience to strap the toddler into the car seat, then put her in a shopping cart, and then back into the carseat, but having the baby, you kinda volunteered to take care of them."

[legofamily]

I don't think any of those kids should be left at home by themselves. I may be uber paranoid, but I don't believe a ten year old should be left with the responsibility of watching a six year old and a two year old. I realize many ten year olds are mature enough and capable of watching over younger siblings, but I think it makes them an easy target for predators when they are left unattended.

[EAH]

I don't think any of those kids should be left at home by themselves. I may be uber paranoid, but I don't believe a ten year old should be left with the responsibility of watching a six year old and a two year old. I realize many ten year olds are mature enough and capable of watching over younger siblings, but I think it makes them an easy target for predators when they are left unattended.

+100,
10 is too young to supervise a 6 year old and a two year old!
Supermom... what are you thinking?????