Lea Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 I gotta agree Shawna. I found it funny only because it really makes me wonder if it's a put on. If it's not, it makes me wonder what the hell is wrong with his parents? Number one, if it's not just a "for the sake of a lot of views on YT, why would his family take it so lightly and allow the younger brother to exploit his older brother that way If it's for the sake of YT I'd knock them both out. If it isn't, I'd report them to CPS. Great acting on all parts if it's just for show. If not, it's not just the out of control boy that needs help it's the whole famdamly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levis Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 I find that deeply disturbing, actually. That child has some serious issues, not the least of which he threatened to kill himself (not in so many words). That family should get him to a shrink before he either kills himself or someone else. BTW I couldn't make out what kind of account his brother said his mother just canceled...? World of Warcraft. Addictive online video game. I cannot fault the kid that much. At that age, he must've been hooked and put in hours of effort into fine tuning his skills/relationships on there. The parents should definitely not have CANCELLED his account, just toughened up the time restrictions. Don't think the kid has 'issues' either and think the word is thrown about much too carelessly. (i.e. he's just being a brat) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawna Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 I dunno, Radhi... in my (long) life thus far, I've witnessed many many many "tantrums" thrown by bona fide "brats" and this went beyond the pale. That was not a "normal" tantrum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levis Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 I still don't think he has issues. He didn't know he was being recorded or 'watched' so the tantrum wasn't for anyone's benefit. He's a child, he's a boy, he's probably not been brought up too well (not 'issues', just shoddy parenting - not that I'm in a position to judge, but I do), we don't know what conversation he JUST had with his parents, and it's really not that uncommon for children to throw strong words like kill/hate around. Yes, we should take them seriously, etc. etc. etc. but come ON, let's not get oversensitive and brand any deviation from what we perceive as the 'norm' to be something as ambiguous as 'issues' - what issues? Mental issues? Brought on by what? Family issues? Such as? Social issues? Peer pressure? what are 'issues'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lea Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 There were other video's by that same kid that were equally disturbing. I watched them last night. I'm not so sure now that it is a joke. I am abit familiar with some of the titles they tag kids with now days. I have dealt with a few including my own ADHD kid. We didn't go the medication route btw. We just dealt with each issue as they arose. She has never acted like that tho. Not by a long shot. I blame the parents for that behavior simply because of the way they react to it. Did any of you watch the birthday truck video? That whole family was very cruel to that kid and the way they reacted to his meltdown was completely ridiculous. My guess is the kid possibly has Oppositional Defiant Disorder aka ODD. If so he should have received counseling years ago and not only should his parents have noticed something was amiss the school system would be equally at fault. But then again he could just be a very spoiled kid and his parents just let him get away with that behavior for so long it got to the level we see in the video's. Either way after watching the other video's I find it sad and feel sorry for that kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 [bigger] I would knock him out ! [/bigger] What is wrong witth this kids parents?!? Check out the other video's. There funny as h*** but I'd still knock him out and then send him to a good Military school Any doubt that we evolved from apes has been put to rest in this video . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 anybody else thinking that maybe that's just staged? wouldn't be the first time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 That hardly affects my point . Watch 10 minutes of the Animal Planet channel and then watch again ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 my comment wasn't a comment on your comment but rather commenting the comments in general Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 Ah , a comment commenting on the comments proceeding the comment . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 exactly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lea Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 I did at first Farin until I watched the other video's as well but I still wonder. A kid swing a bat at dad and dad walking away...hmm I just don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 I don't have kids , but any kid of mine that swung a baseball bat at me would now be pushing up daisies ... I don't care how much you say you love them - THAT'S too much . Better to admit a mistake, club it to death , and try again , I sez ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lea Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 THAT'S too much Agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawna Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 (not 'issues', just shoddy parenting... what issues? Mental issues? Brought on by what? Family issues? Such as? Social issues? Peer pressure? what are 'issues'? here is one of the definitions from Merriam-Webster.com: 8 a : something coming forth from a specified source In this case, I think it's emotional, perhaps family stuff... who knows what sort of home life he has? But I stand by my opinion that this is NOT the "normal" behavior of a well-adjusted child over the age of, say, 3, whether or not he's mad or sad. So perhaps there's something like Lea said - a chemical imbalance. Or maybe he just doesn't have a clue how to control his anger and therefore needs counseling to learn to control it. I also wonder if, after this scene was over, he calmed down right away and returned to regular, or did it continue for the rest of the day? They should call Nanny911. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levis Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 There's money to be made as a psychologist in the developed world. And here I went and changed my specialisation, silly me People all over the world are queuing up to be told they're... er... nuts. YOU'RE NOT NUTS, PEOPLE, YOU ARE HUMAN But there's no $$$ in telling people that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levis Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 If I tried hard enough I could slap a mental disorder or three on myself, but I'm not trying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 There's no money in honest psychology , dear - everyone except the East and West Coast of the US knows that ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lea Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 Personally I think it's chemicals they are putting in food and vaccinations (childhood shots) children are receiving. I don't remember anyone having any of this kind of stuff when I was growing up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 I haven't seen the video, so I'm not commenting on that, but I'd like to put in two cents on children's behavior. Personally, I think we put too many expectations on children too young. Bad behavior should not be tolerated or excused, but I think a lot of times patience is required and people don't give it. We want kids to act like little adults, sit still, be quiet, etc. My daughter has been going to daycare since 4 months old. While that has been good for her, I think that daycare adds to these high expectations. My child didn't do a few things kids her age did when she was three and the director of the daycare called this meeting about it. I was made to feel like my kid was abnormal and/or I was a bad parent. It really shook me up....something like that makes you doubt every move you make as a parent. She caught up quickly after moving to a different daycare, so I think it was more than likely an environment issue. I commend you, Lea, for not giving in and giving your daughter drugs. She most likely didn't need them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 That was likely a good move , Jenny . I do hope , though , that you aren't opposed to taking the tar out of your child , though , if necessary . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcM Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 Good lord. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 new Simon's Cat: Hot Spot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 I love Simon's Cat - it just reminds me as to how fortunate I am not to have one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Seeker Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 I don't know if it's fake or not, but I gotta say I agree with Radhi. Some people are like that... and there wasn't anyone around so it didn't hurt anyone. I don't find it THAT remarkable (only funny ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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