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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The article provides very little information.

I find it difficult to judge the actions of the neighbor, the police, or the school without knowing more.

Had the neighbors witnessed similar incidents in the past and tried to intervene in a more helpful and understanding matter?

Did the teacher have a history of complaints at work?

Had the police been to the home before to issue warnings?

I don't think a kid can really deserve this punishment-- there are a slew of better options-- which is why I said it's difficult to judge the actions of the mother-- she definitely made a mistake. The only exception I can think of is if for some reason he were so out of control that he was frightening her and threatening the safety or herself and her other child, but the scanty details the article provides suggest that he ceased being a threat (by shivering, huddling, sobbing to himself). [/quote]

She probably already tried a slew of other options. Maybe she was expecting her DS to say, "I'm sorry and I'll follow house rules inside from now on." Seems logical.[/quote]

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