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It doesn't actually say he was doing it for free. But maybe this is a tight-knit neighborhood where doing for others gets you the reward of being well thought of - what 15 yr old wouldn't like that, given the opportunity.
I'm sure dad was putting the most positive spin on his kid. Maybe dad is even getting set to launch a lawsuit. But the superintendent also said there were no problems - I believe him more than dad.
Me too. He's not biased. Dad is.
Nowadays, I don't think any 15 year old cares how they are being thought of by the "old farts" in the neighbourhood. What they want is iPods and iPhones.
I'm not saying this was a bad kid. I am saying this kid made a bad decision, and I think it is a shame.
I blame the "toy"-industry more than anyone else.
Pellet guns aren't marketed as toys.
Blame falls on the child and the parents. Mom and dad should be doing some internal reflection, not trying to pick a fight with the cops.
