Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It is beyond my understanding that this kind of crap is not considered abuse. I'm disgusted. I work hard to make sure my children are articulate, respectful, educated, productive, etc. It sickens me these types of idiots have become the face of black America.

You are disgusting if you think this is the face of black america. This truly says more about you than anyone else.

Anonymous wrote:
In a petition obtained by KETV NewsWatch 7, a social worker contracted with the state notes adult relatives of the toddler repeatedly allowed known gang members into their home and full access to the minor children there, even after the state paid twice to help the family relocate due to fears of gang activity.

The petition also noted that the toddler was one of five injured in October when someone fired shots through the front door of a home.

In December, the toddler's grandmother, Kimberly Devers, was arrested on weapons charges. Police said a family gathering also included five firearms in the house where children were present.

With Devers in jail, Kierra Johnson, 19, was left to care for the toddler and three other children.

Two days before the video went viral on Facebook, authorities said Johnson went to a caseworker to report she was having trouble with a relative who originally posted the video.

The evidence was apparently enough for state caseworkers to remove the children from the home.

The supervising social worker noted Johnson has been provided family support, case management, community referrals and financial support.

The supervisor argued -- due to the persistent and pervasive pattern of concerning behavior and gang-related affiliation -- it is an immediate and urgent necessity to remove the children from Johnson's care.

The toddler and his 16-year-old mother, Ennisha Devers, are in state care, along with her 12- and 15-year-old siblings. Johnson's baby is also in protective custody.

Ennisha Devers spoke exclusively with KETV NewsWatch 7’s Dave Roberts, saying she is a good mother and is not raising another gang member.

Ennisha Devers said police came to the home because there was a history of gang violence there.

“They didn't come because the video. They came because of the gang violence and everything that happened with us,” she said. “They weren't worried about the video because he had a clean diaper. The house was clean. Like they said, kids cuss.”

The 16-year-old mother is not living with her son but gets to see him. She will find out Monday if she and her son can be placed in the same foster home. She hopes what people see online doesn’t haunt her family forever.

“It hurts, it does,” she said.

Anonymous wrote:She was 13 when she had him. That alone is horrifying. What kind of a creep has sex with a 13 yr old?

Don't answer, pls. That was a rhetorical question.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:http://www.ketv.com/news/local-news/new-details-surface-in-toddler-cursing-video/-/9674510/23853822/-/10t0lqhz/-/index.html

In a petition obtained by KETV NewsWatch 7, a social worker contracted with the state notes adult relatives of the toddler repeatedly allowed known gang members into their home and full access to the minor children there, even after the state paid twice to help the family relocate due to fears of gang activity.

The petition also noted that the toddler was one of five injured in October when someone fired shots through the front door of a home.

In December, the toddler's grandmother, Kimberly Devers, was arrested on weapons charges. Police said a family gathering also included five firearms in the house where children were present.

With Devers in jail, Kierra Johnson, 19, was left to care for the toddler and three other children.

Two days before the video went viral on Facebook, authorities said Johnson went to a caseworker to report she was having trouble with a relative who originally posted the video.

The evidence was apparently enough for state caseworkers to remove the children from the home.

The supervising social worker noted Johnson has been provided family support, case management, community referrals and financial support.

The supervisor argued -- due to the persistent and pervasive pattern of concerning behavior and gang-related affiliation -- it is an immediate and urgent necessity to remove the children from Johnson's care.

The toddler and his 16-year-old mother, Ennisha Devers, are in state care, along with her 12- and 15-year-old siblings. Johnson's baby is also in protective custody.

Ennisha Devers spoke exclusively with KETV NewsWatch 7’s Dave Roberts, saying she is a good mother and is not raising another gang member.

Ennisha Devers said police came to the home because there was a history of gang violence there.

“They didn't come because the video. They came because of the gang violence and everything that happened with us,” she said. “They weren't worried about the video because he had a clean diaper. The house was clean. Like they said, kids cuss.”

The 16-year-old mother is not living with her son but gets to see him. She will find out Monday if she and her son can be placed in the same foster home. She hopes what people see online doesn’t haunt her family forever.

“It hurts, it does,” she said.

Read more: http://www.ketv.com/news/local-news/new-details-surface-in-toddler-cursing-video/-/9674510/23853822/-/10t0lqhz/-/index.html#ixzz2q0dbPFrp

I hope the toddler and the mother, who is still a child herself, can get the services and guidance that they need. Sad, Sad, Sad!

I agree. I was shocked at what she said. All kids cuss. And she honestly didn't seem to think anything was wrong - except for the fact it was recorded. At first I was appalled, and then realized she didn't know any better. This is the world she has lived in her entire life. I wanted to reach out to her and explain, all toddlers do not cuss. This is not normal.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:http://www.ketv.com/news/local-news/new-details-surface-in-toddler-cursing-video/-/9674510/23853822/-/10t0lqhz/-/index.html

In a petition obtained by KETV NewsWatch 7, a social worker contracted with the state notes adult relatives of the toddler repeatedly allowed known gang members into their home and full access to the minor children there, even after the state paid twice to help the family relocate due to fears of gang activity.

The petition also noted that the toddler was one of five injured in October when someone fired shots through the front door of a home.

In December, the toddler's grandmother, Kimberly Devers, was arrested on weapons charges. Police said a family gathering also included five firearms in the house where children were present.

With Devers in jail, Kierra Johnson, 19, was left to care for the toddler and three other children.

Two days before the video went viral on Facebook, authorities said Johnson went to a caseworker to report she was having trouble with a relative who originally posted the video.

The evidence was apparently enough for state caseworkers to remove the children from the home.

The supervising social worker noted Johnson has been provided family support, case management, community referrals and financial support.

The supervisor argued -- due to the persistent and pervasive pattern of concerning behavior and gang-related affiliation -- it is an immediate and urgent necessity to remove the children from Johnson's care.

The toddler and his 16-year-old mother, Ennisha Devers, are in state care, along with her 12- and 15-year-old siblings. Johnson's baby is also in protective custody.

Ennisha Devers spoke exclusively with KETV NewsWatch 7’s Dave Roberts, saying she is a good mother and is not raising another gang member.

Ennisha Devers said police came to the home because there was a history of gang violence there.

“They didn't come because the video. They came because of the gang violence and everything that happened with us,” she said. “They weren't worried about the video because he had a clean diaper. The house was clean. Like they said, kids cuss.”

The 16-year-old mother is not living with her son but gets to see him. She will find out Monday if she and her son can be placed in the same foster home. She hopes what people see online doesn’t haunt her family forever.

“It hurts, it does,” she said.

Read more: http://www.ketv.com/news/local-news/new-details-surface-in-toddler-cursing-video/-/9674510/23853822/-/10t0lqhz/-/index.html#ixzz2q0dbPFrp

I hope the toddler and the mother, who is still a child herself, can get the services and guidance that they need. Sad, Sad, Sad!

Anonymous wrote:http://www.ketv.com/news/local-news/new-details-surface-in-toddler-cursing-video/-/9674510/23853822/-/10t0lqhz/-/index.html

In a petition obtained by KETV NewsWatch 7, a social worker contracted with the state notes adult relatives of the toddler repeatedly allowed known gang members into their home and full access to the minor children there, even after the state paid twice to help the family relocate due to fears of gang activity.

The petition also noted that the toddler was one of five injured in October when someone fired shots through the front door of a home.

In December, the toddler's grandmother, Kimberly Devers, was arrested on weapons charges. Police said a family gathering also included five firearms in the house where children were present.

With Devers in jail, Kierra Johnson, 19, was left to care for the toddler and three other children.

Two days before the video went viral on Facebook, authorities said Johnson went to a caseworker to report she was having trouble with a relative who originally posted the video.

The evidence was apparently enough for state caseworkers to remove the children from the home.

The supervising social worker noted Johnson has been provided family support, case management, community referrals and financial support.

The supervisor argued -- due to the persistent and pervasive pattern of concerning behavior and gang-related affiliation -- it is an immediate and urgent necessity to remove the children from Johnson's care.

The toddler and his 16-year-old mother, Ennisha Devers, are in state care, along with her 12- and 15-year-old siblings. Johnson's baby is also in protective custody.

Ennisha Devers spoke exclusively with KETV NewsWatch 7’s Dave Roberts, saying she is a good mother and is not raising another gang member.

Ennisha Devers said police came to the home because there was a history of gang violence there.

“They didn't come because the video. They came because of the gang violence and everything that happened with us,” she said. “They weren't worried about the video because he had a clean diaper. The house was clean. Like they said, kids cuss.”

The 16-year-old mother is not living with her son but gets to see him. She will find out Monday if she and her son can be placed in the same foster home. She hopes what people see online doesn’t haunt her family forever.

“It hurts, it does,” she said.

Read more: http://www.ketv.com/news/local-news/new-details-surface-in-toddler-cursing-video/-/9674510/23853822/-/10t0lqhz/-/index.html#ixzz2q0dbPFrp

Anonymous wrote:This is all too common among poor, uneducated people. Its more evident in cities because we all live in such close proximity. I see it every day on the bus. A week ago I saw a grandmother yelling at a kid about three and calling him a pussy on the metro because he was upset about something. How ecactly do we think he is going to turn out? I have been in community meetings where the adults think nothing of throwing the F word around with kids running around. What do you think goes on at home? People on this board have to quit crying about racism and face the fact that a lot of people are born into shitty homes, get pregnant and then raise more dysfunctional kids. Its is a cycle of poverty and "thuggery" that is almost impenatrable. The more we good liberals pretend that this kind of homelife does NOT cause permanant emotional and brain damage the less we can overcome it. Its been shown that kids that grow up in constant abuse, lack of security actually have altered brains. And then they fall so far behind in school. At a minimum, no woman should get welfare unless she names the father of her baby and goes after child support. Birth control should be free and every parent should not be allowed a check unless they volunteer in their kids schools. Its a sad fact but some people are so isolated that we have to teach them basics of living in civil society. Im so glad this kid is in custody. Imagine if a decent family could be allowed to adopt him. The cycle of poverty and dysfucntion could be broken.