Rink on Renfrew Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Okay just my take in it.. -No excuse for alleged hillbilly She referred to elderly ladies as old birds, did she not? I'm sorry but maybe during your blog you should refrain from potentially using a questionable word yourself. Next, doubt he brushed (no excuse right) the two year old, the way she worded it made me think she was grasping at straws. I feel like I couldn't have a decent conversation with this woman, as she seems ( as her writing would suggest ) very strange, & stubborn/annoying. Someone "verbally/physically" assaults your two year old and you have to think for awhile whether to call the authorities? Sounds like its over exaggeration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-DLC- Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Fake My initial reaction too. Totally. Because you'd better bet, come hell or high water, someone removed something from my 2 year old's head OR smacked him the cops would be getting my statement. Or calling paramedics to scrape up an injured man in Walmart. Sorry, not buying it. Up until the "he smacked him" part, I was convinced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babych Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 My initial reaction. Totally. Because you'd better bet, come hell or high water, someone removed something from my 2 year old's head OR smacked him the cops would be getting my statement. Or calling paramedics to scrape up an injured man in Walmart. Sorry, not buying it. To post this on a hockey website vs taking necessary steps makes it unbelievable to me. Up until the "he smacked him" part, I was convinced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-DLC- Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 OK, makes sense then... (see that now...somehow I'd missed the top of the post with the link. Derp) And this also would need addressing: I was there with a 2-year-old and a 5-month-old baby, and my kid had been verbally and physically assaulted by a man. And no one did a thing. I made my way to the front, still in shock, and I paid for my items and left. I did not report it to the management nor to the authorities (someone calling out others for not doing anything when she also did not do anything) Completely overblown (although, someone even approaching a kid to remove something from their body is completely inappropriate and reason enough to be upset). Someone setting up to file a lawsuit against Walmart? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 So i take the person wanted to complain about this to us because... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancaster Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 What is with that color anyways? Is it feminine due to instinct or upbringing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hudson bay rules Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 I can see a redneck removing a pink headband from a child and patting the kid on the cheek in a friendly manner and not being malicious about it. Overblown IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-DLC- Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 I dont agree with the fat guy using the fa**ot word in reference to the child, or him removing the head band, or to a lesser extent him cupping the boy's face while delivering his message. This however is the world we live in, people no matter what the age apparently will be discriminated against because of their appearance. The young boy wears dresses and makeup and lacy headbands at home, I wouldn't allow it but I guess that's fine. In my opinion the boy should not have a say in what he wears, not at the age of 2 years. If the OP allows the child to dress up however he pleases at home, that's one thing. If the OP allows the child to dress up however he pleases in public, then obviously and unfortunately that will attract negative reactions. My opinion once more. Dont allow the boy to dress up like a girl. If he figures out later on in life that he's gay then that's fine, but dont let him confuse himself this early. A couple of things jumped out at me, as highlighted/bolded in red: To a lesser extent? That's the biggest issue for me (the cupping/smacking his face). It is completely inappropriate for a stranger to put their hands on a child in any manner, especially if it arises out of a fit of rage or expression of negativity. Period. You wouldn't allow your children to just play? To freely express themselves however that may be? That's what play is all about. You'd have rules about playtime vs using it as a time to simply be creative and expressive? That's honestly sad to me. I recall my daughter playing with a cousin's child...he loved to dress up as the princess with the tiara and the magic wand. He obviously knew, from an early age, that he was in fact gay which has been openly embraced by the family. You are what you are - kids included. You can't suppress it, so why shame them in the process of trying to do so? You learn about who the individual is early on, as a child, by allowing them to just be who they are (within reason, of course...if there are behavioral problems being exhibited, that calls for action). Just my opinion (also). Kids should be encouraged to dress themselves from the earliest point possible in my view. It teaches them independence and to make decisions. Even if they go out in a cowboy hat and flippers, we should encourage them by applauding a "big boy who can dress himself". Maybe it's just me, but as far as kids go I'd rather celebrate their accomplishments than shred them up or prevent them from trying. You'll never "spare them" from the world or the bullies out there....better to address them with your child from an early age. In doing so, you're teaching them and preparing them for later on in life when they do encounter asshats who don't accept them. I know a lot of gay people....none of them were "confused" by that status...they're only confused as to the reaction that brings in most cases. People can't prevent their kids from being gay by choosing clothing from the boys' vs girls' departments. They can, however, nurture their child and hone in on who they are from an early age. Show them unconditional love and understanding in that because, hell knows, many people they encounter won't along the way. It's vitally important that they at least know they can always look to home for that love and support. Again, just my opinion on this....but a worthy topic of discussion for sure (if nothing else). Still think the original blog is likely BS, but it's always worthy of discussing stuff like this. BTW, happy pride weekend everyone! (and, in editing to address HBR's post above mine....rednecks can't touch kids in any way, shape or form. It's simply off limits in this day and age. Besides, it's none of their damn business) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanKeslord17 Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 So is the moral of this story not to give your baby boy a pink headband? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brick Tamland Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Haha, first off, if this were true someone would have the surveillance video. Secondly, this seems very much like an attention grab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
мeтpо Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 So the kid's name is Dexter and he's living in Florida and he's experienced a violent act at the tender age of 2? God help all serial killers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aladeen Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 If this story was true, this would have been the parent's reaction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soshified Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 I plan on reading it, and i got through most of it but I can't help asking ... you named your kid after a fictional serial killer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuckin_futz Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 If this story was true, this would have been the parent's reaction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 If this story was true, this would have been the parent's reaction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brahma Bull Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 If this story was true, this would have been the parent's reaction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offensive Threat Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Edit: Apparently the guy that got punched had down syndrome. Unfortunate event, but you'd think he'd learn not to kick a little kid by this age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offensive Threat Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 So what, exactly, would the hillbilly be charged with? Assault? not likely. Taking off the kids headband and giving him a friendly cuff on the head would not be anywhere near enough. If there is no injury involved it is almost impossible to attain a conviction for assault. Every prosecutor knows this. Hate speech? How many people in Canada have ever been charged with this crime? Of the handful who have it has been repeated, continuous hate speech over and over again. A one off wont get you anywhere. Best you could hope for would be to get the store to ban him, tho not having a name or licence number leaves you kinda out of luck there. In fact the whole blog seems made up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grapefruits Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 I could watch that guy get knocked out all day long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackberries Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 The person who wrote that is from Florida. Obviously the big hillbilly is a complete waste of skin but these mom-bloggers always rub me the wrong way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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