Suppose there had been another recent "brooming" incident in the county

[Anonymous]

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Excuse me while I recover from the shock here. There are several of these incidents? Is brooming a well-known abuse tactic?

What the hell is going on???

Ask your kids what goes on at their school. Ask them what they see in the locker rooms or what stories they hear. If your kids are willing to be honest with you, you will most likely be horrified by what goes on.

PP you replied to. My kids are in middle and elementary school. My middle schooler reports provocative language in the hallways, but says that it's kids wanting attention, and doesn't bat an eye. He has not heard of any physical assaults or anything of that nature. He's going into high school next year, and what I read on DCUM is frankly scary.

What you read on DCUM about middle school is also frankly scary, and yet you've experienced a reality that isn't.

It's the same with high school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
Excuse me while I recover from the shock here. There are several of these incidents? Is brooming a well-known abuse tactic?

What the hell is going on???

Ask your kids what goes on at their school. Ask them what they see in the locker rooms or what stories they hear. If your kids are willing to be honest with you, you will most likely be horrified by what goes on.

PP you replied to. My kids are in middle and elementary school. My middle schooler reports provocative language in the hallways, but says that it's kids wanting attention, and doesn't bat an eye. He has not heard of any physical assaults or anything of that nature. He's going into high school next year, and what I read on DCUM is frankly scary.

You’re right, of course.

But I feel like with Club sports, it’s a bit easier to change teams and/or to get away from the kids who may have issues.

It’s doable to change up a club team, but in hS, even if you quit the team, you’re still stuck seeing the same teammates at school daily.

No great answer, but just seems like you may have more leeway with Club if you find yourself in a situation with horrible teammates and a coach who allows bad behavior.

Biggest mistake I ever had as a mom was when I signed the permission slip to allow my child to participate in MCPS athletics. Hazing, it happens. Does the school or coaches care when it happens and there is proof? Heck no. Same for our Principal.

My child was blamed for reporting what was going on. Nothing was fixed and he was bullied for being the snitch. If your child likes sports, stick with a club team where there is better supervision.

I have a MSer and have been thinking about this also and think I will encourage my kid to stick with Club sports if we can. He loves sports and is good, but I’m not thrilled about the idea of MCPS athletics. I have heard from other parents at our HS that the coaches for some sports aren’t fantastic anyway, just coaches doing if for some extra money (sometimes). Will have to give this some thought.

Sorry but club sports aren't any safer......https://wtop.com/montgomery-county/2015/12/lawsuit-alleging-sex-coach-student-draws-attention-quirk-maryland-law/

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:At least it wasn’t two white girls using the N word, that would have been way worse

Seriously. WTF is wrong with MCPS?

That incident led to letters home to parents and much discussion over how to prevent that from ever happening again. Which is fine, but a freakin’ rape AT the school is simply covered up and everyone is expected to live along.

Can’t wait to get the details and disparage an entire high school and race.

Can’t wait to discuss the alcohol a parent served to the crew team at the end of season dinner.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Suppose there had been another recent brooming incident in the county (last school year) at another MCPS high school on another sports team, and the principal removed the offending kid from the team for the year, and never called police. I hear about it through a teacher who didn't teach the kids and doesn't know their names, but knows it happened, that the principal swept it under the rug, saying that the victim didn't want to report. Now the principal is in some other position and the rapist is a star on the team. Who do I tell?

The teacher should have reported it, s/he is likely going to be in trouble too. You only know about rumors.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:At least it wasn’t two white girls using the N word, that would have been way worse

Seriously. WTF is wrong with MCPS?

That incident led to letters home to parents and much discussion over how to prevent that from ever happening again. Which is fine, but a freakin’ rape AT the school is simply covered up and everyone is expected to live along.

Can’t wait to get the details and disparage an entire high school and race.

Can’t wait to discuss the alcohol a parent served to the crew team at the end of season dinner.

what crew team? girls, boys? what school?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
Excuse me while I recover from the shock here. There are several of these incidents? Is brooming a well-known abuse tactic?

What the hell is going on???

Ask your kids what goes on at their school. Ask them what they see in the locker rooms or what stories they hear. If your kids are willing to be honest with you, you will most likely be horrified by what goes on.

PP you replied to. My kids are in middle and elementary school. My middle schooler reports provocative language in the hallways, but says that it's kids wanting attention, and doesn't bat an eye. He has not heard of any physical assaults or anything of that nature. He's going into high school next year, and what I read on DCUM is frankly scary.

Biggest mistake I ever had as a mom was when I signed the permission slip to allow my child to participate in MCPS athletics. Hazing, it happens. Does the school or coaches care when it happens and there is proof? Heck no. Same for our Principal.

My child was blamed for reporting what was going on. Nothing was fixed and he was bullied for being the snitch. If your child likes sports, stick with a club team where there is better supervision.

I have a MSer and have been thinking about this also and think I will encourage my kid to stick with Club sports if we can. He loves sports and is good, but I’m not thrilled about the idea of MCPS athletics. I have heard from other parents at our HS that the coaches for some sports aren’t fantastic anyway, just coaches doing if for some extra money (sometimes). Will have to give this some thought.

Sorry but club sports aren't any safer......https://wtop.com/montgomery-county/2015/12/lawsuit-alleging-sex-coach-student-draws-attention-quirk-maryland-law/

Any club sports program that has ties with US Olympic Committee, they would fall under the SafeSport.org guidelines . The article cited is from 2015 so there have been stricter guidelines for conduct of coaches and athletes since then. Many MCPS coaches and players would be banned from these club teams for inappropriate conduct.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:At least it wasn’t two white girls using the N word, that would have been way worse

Seriously. WTF is wrong with MCPS?

That incident led to letters home to parents and much discussion over how to prevent that from ever happening again. Which is fine, but a freakin’ rape AT the school is simply covered up and everyone is expected to live along.

Can’t wait to get the details and disparage an entire high school and race.

Can’t wait to discuss the alcohol a parent served to the crew team at the end of season dinner.

what crew team? girls, boys? what school?

How many have crew?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
Excuse me while I recover from the shock here. There are several of these incidents? Is brooming a well-known abuse tactic?

What the hell is going on???

Ask your kids what goes on at their school. Ask them what they see in the locker rooms or what stories they hear. If your kids are willing to be honest with you, you will most likely be horrified by what goes on.

PP you replied to. My kids are in middle and elementary school. My middle schooler reports provocative language in the hallways, but says that it's kids wanting attention, and doesn't bat an eye. He has not heard of any physical assaults or anything of that nature. He's going into high school next year, and what I read on DCUM is frankly scary.

I haven't read anything on DCUM about middle school rapes. Can you link me to a thread on physical assault in an MCPS middle school?



What you read on DCUM about middle school is also frankly scary, and yet you've experienced a reality that isn't.

It's the same with high school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
Excuse me while I recover from the shock here. There are several of these incidents? Is brooming a well-known abuse tactic?

What the hell is going on???

Ask your kids what goes on at their school. Ask them what they see in the locker rooms or what stories they hear. If your kids are willing to be honest with you, you will most likely be horrified by what goes on.

PP you replied to. My kids are in middle and elementary school. My middle schooler reports provocative language in the hallways, but says that it's kids wanting attention, and doesn't bat an eye. He has not heard of any physical assaults or anything of that nature. He's going into high school next year, and what I read on DCUM is frankly scary.

What you read on DCUM about middle school is also frankly scary, and yet you've experienced a reality that isn't.

It's the same with high school.

I haven't read anything on DCUM about middle school rapes. Can you link me to a thread on physical assault in an MCPS middle school?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Suppose there had been another recent brooming incident in the county (last school year) at another MCPS high school on another sports team, and the principal removed the offending kid from the team for the year, and never called police. I hear about it through a teacher who didn't teach the kids and doesn't know their names, but knows it happened, that the principal swept it under the rug, saying that the victim didn't want to report. Now the principal is in some other position and the rapist is a star on the team. Who do I tell?

The Montgomery County Police Department.
Why doesn't EVERYONE already know this?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Suppose there had been another recent brooming incident in the county (last school year) at another MCPS high school on another sports team, and the principal removed the offending kid from the team for the year, and never called police. I hear about it through a teacher who didn't teach the kids and doesn't know their names, but knows it happened, that the principal swept it under the rug, saying that the victim didn't want to report. Now the principal is in some other position and the rapist is a star on the team. Who do I tell?

Please, please, please call the Special Victims Investigations Division of the police (and then call CPS). Please. 240-773-5400

This is really important you call the right people. Call that team directly and ask to be put through to one of the detectives. They will know what to do.

Thank you!!!

[Anonymous]

"brooming" is a euphamism.

Call it what it is: "Penetrative sexual assault"

And yes, if you know of an incident it is your civic duty to report it to police for investigation.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
Excuse me while I recover from the shock here. There are several of these incidents? Is brooming a well-known abuse tactic?

What the hell is going on???

Ask your kids what goes on at their school. Ask them what they see in the locker rooms or what stories they hear. If your kids are willing to be honest with you, you will most likely be horrified by what goes on.

PP you replied to. My kids are in middle and elementary school. My middle schooler reports provocative language in the hallways, but says that it's kids wanting attention, and doesn't bat an eye. He has not heard of any physical assaults or anything of that nature. He's going into high school next year, and what I read on DCUM is frankly scary.

Biggest mistake I ever had as a mom was when I signed the permission slip to allow my child to participate in MCPS athletics. Hazing, it happens. Does the school or coaches care when it happens and there is proof? Heck no. Same for our Principal.

My child was blamed for reporting what was going on. Nothing was fixed and he was bullied for being the snitch. If your child likes sports, stick with a club team where there is better supervision.

This is outrageous, but obviously completely tolerated by MCPS.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:"brooming" is a euphamism.

Call it what it is: "Penetrative sexual assault"

And yes, if you know of an incident it is your civic duty to report it to police for investigation.

News Reporters: Please take note. Thank you.