Sexual Assault By Uber Driver on Teen in DC

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Who puts a teen in a car alone with a stranger?

A lot of people in this area do. And, as the mom of a teen boy, I might even be inclined to do so (versus my teen DD). Definitely something to consider, so I appreciate OP posting.

Because a lot do it means it’s right?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Who puts a teen in a car alone with a stranger?

A lot of people in this area do. And, as the mom of a teen boy, I might even be inclined to do so (versus my teen DD). Definitely something to consider, so I appreciate OP posting.

Well, I need to tell the driver who commited this crime that it’s okay since a lot of people in this area do.

[Anonymous]

Some of you (or maybe just one persistent poster, it’s hard to tell) have VERY sheltered teens. You are ultimately doing them an incredible disservice, because while it is possible for them to be assaulted in an Uber, on a bus, on a train, etc. it is statistically unlikely. It is, however, extremely likely that the excessive coddling and refusal to allow even the slightest bit of independence will negatively impact their self esteem and decision making abilities for the rest of their lives.

[Anonymous]

I Uber a lot and probably would not let a teen ride by themselves. One tip, though, is to only accept rides from drivers with ratings above 4.95. Every time I get a ride from a driver below that, something is really off.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Some of you (or maybe just one persistent poster, it’s hard to tell) have VERY sheltered teens. You are ultimately doing them an incredible disservice, because while it is possible for them to be assaulted in an Uber, on a bus, on a train, etc. it is statistically unlikely. It is, however, extremely likely that the excessive coddling and refusal to allow even the slightest bit of independence will negatively impact their self esteem and decision making abilities for the rest of their lives.

Sorry, I’m not taking any chances that my teen could be sexually assaulted in some quest to help make her/him independent. We can go about it in many different safer ways.

[Anonymous]

My son and friends have taken Uber all
over town since they were 15.
Statistically, they are FAR, FAR more likely to be sexually assaulted by a coach, teacher, other parent or peer then they are by an Uber driver.

Like is 100 fold more likely that my kid will be raped in a school locker room than in the back of an Uber.

We can't bubble wrap our kids.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Teen in a car alone with an unknown individual? That sounds like good parenting.
Parents don’t have time for their kids apparently.

Well, no, they fscking don't, because they have to work to afford the skyrocketing costs of keeping themselves and their offspring alive, assclown. It's not unreasonable for a parent to use a transportation service to transport their kid.

It's unreasonable for the person being paid to provide that service to assault someone.

Clear now? Idiot.

Find another way, no way in hell am I putting my teen in that situation.

Is Uber for kids not mostly for rich people? I am middle class and nobody I know does this.

+1 you’re not wrong. I am also middle clsss and have never and will never use an Uber.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Some of you (or maybe just one persistent poster, it’s hard to tell) have VERY sheltered teens. You are ultimately doing them an incredible disservice, because while it is possible for them to be assaulted in an Uber, on a bus, on a train, etc. it is statistically unlikely. It is, however, extremely likely that the excessive coddling and refusal to allow even the slightest bit of independence will negatively impact their self esteem and decision making abilities for the rest of their lives.

Your narrow view of putting them in a car with a stranger as the only way is absurd. You’re a complete and utter moron.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My son and friends have taken Uber all
over town since they were 15.
Statistically, they are FAR, FAR more likely to be sexually assaulted by a coach, teacher, other parent or peer then they are by an Uber driver.

Like is 100 fold more likely that my kid will be raped in a school locker room than in the back of an Uber.

We can't bubble wrap our kids.

Kids who don’t take Uber alone are not bubble wrapped. They have to have teachers and peers. They don’t have to ride with strangers. Keep reaching.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Some of you (or maybe just one persistent poster, it’s hard to tell) have VERY sheltered teens. You are ultimately doing them an incredible disservice, because while it is possible for them to be assaulted in an Uber, on a bus, on a train, etc. it is statistically unlikely. It is, however, extremely likely that the excessive coddling and refusal to allow even the slightest bit of independence will negatively impact their self esteem and decision making abilities for the rest of their lives.

Sorry, I’m not taking any chances that my teen could be sexually assaulted in some quest to help make her/him independent. We can go about it in many different safer ways.

You could, but you won’t. Anyone who takes an “I’m not taking any chances” stance simply doesn’t have a firm grasp on reality. Good luck to your teen.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My son and friends have taken Uber all
over town since they were 15.
Statistically, they are FAR, FAR more likely to be sexually assaulted by a coach, teacher, other parent or peer then they are by an Uber driver.

Like is 100 fold more likely that my kid will be raped in a school locker room than in the back of an Uber.

We can't bubble wrap our kids.

So those who have never ubered alone are bubble-wrapped?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My son and friends have taken Uber all
over town since they were 15.
Statistically, they are FAR, FAR more likely to be sexually assaulted by a coach, teacher, other parent or peer then they are by an Uber driver.

Like is 100 fold more likely that my kid will be raped in a school locker room than in the back of an Uber.

We can't bubble wrap our kids.

Very few people have even a basic handle on statistics or risk assessment. You are absolutely right, but these types will remain confidentially incorrect for eternity. They can’t be taught, unfortunately.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Some of you (or maybe just one persistent poster, it’s hard to tell) have VERY sheltered teens. You are ultimately doing them an incredible disservice, because while it is possible for them to be assaulted in an Uber, on a bus, on a train, etc. it is statistically unlikely. It is, however, extremely likely that the excessive coddling and refusal to allow even the slightest bit of independence will negatively impact their self esteem and decision making abilities for the rest of their lives.

Sorry, I’m not taking any chances that my teen could be sexually assaulted in some quest to help make her/him independent. We can go about it in many different safer ways.

You could, but you won’t. Anyone who takes an “I’m not taking any chances” stance simply doesn’t have a firm grasp on reality. Good luck to your teen.

I don’t take offense from a irresponsible idiot whose advice I would not take.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Some of you (or maybe just one persistent poster, it’s hard to tell) have VERY sheltered teens. You are ultimately doing them an incredible disservice, because while it is possible for them to be assaulted in an Uber, on a bus, on a train, etc. it is statistically unlikely. It is, however, extremely likely that the excessive coddling and refusal to allow even the slightest bit of independence will negatively impact their self esteem and decision making abilities for the rest of their lives.

Sorry, I’m not taking any chances that my teen could be sexually assaulted in some quest to help make her/him independent. We can go about it in many different safer ways.

You could, but you won’t. Anyone who takes an “I’m not taking any chances” stance simply doesn’t have a firm grasp on reality. Good luck to your teen.

You’re just a bad person. Simple as that.
Too bad for your teen.

[Anonymous]

Did this happen on Uber Teen or regular Uber? Teen is supposed to be more intensively background checked…