What do you think should happen to this kid? Consequences?
921841
I think that the parents of these violent kids should have to do jail time right along side with them.  And the "killer kid" should get jail time.  I'm sick of hearing about kids killing people and we are supposed to be leniant because they are kids.  I say bullsh*t.  Don't do the crime if you don't want to do the time.
714411
i'm glad you got a conclusion that offered you some type of closure.  i'm hopeful that your child is seeing a child therapist at the perpetrator's expense to offset any issues that may arise in the future.\n\npeace.
935742
Unfortunately, due to the recent flash of facism these days, he will receive a completely unorthodox amount of time behind bars or probation.\n\nAll you can hope is that the people involved in his case are not a bunch of assholes and will either give him his first offence warning or maybe rehab.
910602
This should be documented and he can be moved to a sheltered classroom. Different states and Districts have different regulations. Start complaining and writing letters that is not a good learning environment for anyone.\n\nI am really surprised this has gone that far!
1034584
I have worked in a group home that was affiliated with an actual residential treatment facility. It would seem that this child is currently in crisis. If he is in a group home, he should have been receiving some sort of wrap-around services. I would get in touch with either the judge, his DCFS caseworker or his therapist and they can initiate a 3 day psychological crisis placement in a hospital to evaluate the child. ( I am not sure how old he is which could affect this advice) If this is done, and it appears that he needs extra support, it would probably be a good idea for him to lose unsupervised home visits for a while until he is stabilized. If he continues to escalate, then it is possible he needs a more restrictive environment (residential) for a while, again his therapist and case managers would have to be involved in the facilitation and the determination of this type of placement. In the meantime...take his clothes and shoes, put him in pajamas until he earns back the privileges that go with being trusted.\n\nThis is what we did with our kids when they went AWOL and we kept a supply of pajamas just for these instances. The kids had no slippers, shoes or clothes and this was a real deterrent to running away.\n\nI hope this helps, and I hope the young chap gets some help, it really sounds like something bad may have happened while he was at home and this is his reaction.\n\nGood Luck
1178920
Usually the child will become withdrawn, refuses to go to school or puts up a fight. You should do unannounced visits and observe without being noticed. Ask the child if possible, look for small unexplained bruises, talk to the director about your concerns, ask to see the security tapes, do what ever it takes to protect the child.
1117727
monitor the kid, consider past of the offender, use a metal detector, anger management, stop him/her from getting a gun, have police check up periodically. have police security at the specified times around the specified targets. anger management for the offender,  after a psychological investigation give the offender jail, insane asylum, anger management and eventual release, or death if he/she actually kills someone.\n\nwhat will be done? it is hard to say, probably nothing until it is too late, maybe expulsion?
1088559
The least serious would probably be interfering with judicial procedure...........the worst case would be kidnapping.  \n\nThere are legal ways to try before someone should attempt something this serious.  Many organizations will help if you are lacking money for attorneys.\n\nRemember, also, the children might be emotional in turmoil if such an upheaval were to occur.\n\nGood luck.
1091504
Not nearly enough will happen to him, sadly. I'm sorry for what happened to you, but 4th degree will land him in a juvenile detention facility, hopefully till he's 18, then after that? He'll probably walk, with a clean record. It's up to you to follow the case, and speak at his probation hearing. Good luck.
898703
Whether or not you can get into trouble, you need to figure out what's best for this little girl.\n\nYou could certainly get into trouble if the mom spins a different story of why you have this girl.  Also-- if you were to leave this child alone you could be guilty of endangerment-- she's not old enough to look after herself.\n\nHowever, I don't believe you have a "duty" or reponsibility to report the rape, as someone above suggested. Unless you are an employee of the state, are  a social worker, doctor or attorney, no such duty exists. That said, it's not a bad idea-- however, if you follow my advice, the police will certainly be involved anyway.\n\nYour best move is to call child protective services in your state to advise them of this situation. While not a perfect agency, they generally mean well, and will try to protect this girl from being in harm's way. This is not your problem, and you should not put yourself in a bad situation just because this little girl is in one.
326579
How could it possibly hurt you unless you let the child destroy the apartment?!  From the sounds of it, you're the best thing that could happen to this little boy!  Helping a child is ALWAYS worth it. Just make sure he is always supervised (especially with crayons, paints, etc.) and he has room (a park/yard) to run off some energy.  That way he's less likely to damage anything!  Also, if he has witnessed any drug use or anything he shouldn't have and acts out, you may want to consult a psychologist that specializes in young children to help him out.  Good luck!
122957
none\nthis should be left up to either the parents or the individual
20541
That's a tough one.  There probably is something to some of the complaints but now it sounds like maybe he's been pegged as a problem - rightfully or not.  Why not run this one past a professional counselor who can look at things unbiased and unattached to the situation? It will cost some money, but hey, the kid is worth it!
789614
I suggest the school counciler or maybe someone in your church. The best thing that could happen would be if they did tell. What if this same person has moved on to another child now? And you can be the one to help that child. God Bless you and have mercy for what some jackass has put you through.
1094213
If you want to help her, educate yourself about the due process involved in abuse cases. In most instances, the minor is removed from the home until an investigation is completed. She may be moved to a home of a family member (who may or may not allow her father to see her despite the courts order), a foster home (where she may or may not be mistreated) or a group home (again, where she may or may not be mistreated). I am not suggesting that child abuse is right, but there are no ways of guaranteeing that she will not be further victimized in her quest for help. Before you (or she) make a plan on what to do, consider all the options involved. Good luck. \n\nP.S. I am an abuse survivor and child abuse advocate. Please feel free to contact me through my email here.
1120884
Your wife SHOULD hit you, this is not a laughing matter...\n\nI think your child needs a very severe punishment to let him know the severity of what he did.  I if one my children behaved in the fashion you describe, the game would be taken and sold on eBay, the child would be doing every thing for the grandmother that she couldnt do, due to her broken arm, and be grounded for a month.. not to mention a stern talking to and prolly a proverbial "trip to the barn".\n\nIf such behavior continues I would seriously seek a counselor for him...
611954
Get a sports cup. Those little devils are sneaky and fast. Tell the child that is not acceptable behavior, take away a privilege or some sort of punishment.