Comments on: Three Juveniles Steal School Bus, Take It On 35 Mile Joyride

By: sunshinegrl

sunshinegrl — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 19:09:14 +0000

For all of you that think the parents should be punished or even the bus driver must think they are perfect. I personally taught my children right from wrong and one chose to do right in life and the other chose wrong (now she is sitting in prison for her actions). All we can do as parents is teach our children that there are consequences to their actions and what they choose to do is their responsibility.

By: William

William — Sat, 30 Jan 2016 05:12:39 +0000

>Since they are minors. Should there names have been mentioned?

The name of minor charged with a felony is public record in Florida. That is why their names were released by police.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Sat, 30 Jan 2016 04:15:26 +0000

Since they are minors. Should there names have been mentioned? On a lighter side. Did they try to get on NAS and claim they were on a school trip?
No, seriously though. It is amazing no one was hurt in a wreck during that time. And well done to the man who actually did something, by calling the police and keeping an eye on the situation. Well done sir.

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Sat, 30 Jan 2016 01:09:05 +0000

REGARDING:
“Why let everybody and more ignorant kids know that ALL SCHOOL BUSES HAVE THE KEYS IN THEM…. HIDDEN!!!”

They don’t as of yesterday.

“Michelle, the court’s would put the blame on the school board ”

Jacqueline Harris Preparatory Academy is not under the school board.
I’m pretty sure nobody told the driver to leave the keys in the ignition, doubt the driver intended to do so.
But, yes, everyone who ever forgets and leaves keys in a vehicle anywhere should be fired from whatever job they held and deported to Lower Slobovia.

David for better Preparation
and self-driving school buses

By: David c.

David c. — Fri, 29 Jan 2016 23:56:21 +0000

Mom and dad should be making the kids respect themselves and others. The court system should give all these kids a second chance. Right after they finish washing and cleaning every bus in Escambia county, however long that may take. The kids would never forget the experience and maybe just a little respect would be gained.

By: WVUgirl

WVUgirl — Fri, 29 Jan 2016 19:31:17 +0000

According to the Latchkey website, Florida does not have a set law for age restrictions for children being left alone at home. The National SAFEKIDS Campaign “recommends” the age of 12, but each state has their own age restriction, Florida lists none.
http://www.latchkey-kids.com/latchkey-kids-age-limits.htm

By: A Alex

A Alex — Fri, 29 Jan 2016 18:40:41 +0000

Michelle,the court’s would put the blame on the school board more than the parents. Key left in ignition. Driver should be fired

By: Michelle

Michelle — Fri, 29 Jan 2016 16:57:43 +0000

@MomofThree:

Yes, the kids did commit the crime. They should be punished. BUT… a responsible parent should ALWAYS know where their children are. Two 11 year olds and a 14 year old should be at home getting ready for bed or completing homework at 7:30pm! And if the excuse of the parents was “We weren’t at home”, well shame on them. The legal age of a child staying at home by themselves is 12 years old. I hope the parents realize that they themselves could have been in a WHOLE HEAP OF TROUBLE if these children had caused an accident or damaged property. They are truly blessed! The kids should punished with community service and butt whoopin! The parents should also receive some form of punishment as well.

By: SMH

SMH — Fri, 29 Jan 2016 14:36:31 +0000

SMH @ some of the comments on here!
Yes I did some things wrong when I was younger, but I got my butt whipped along with other things when I did!
At that age my but had better been inside or where my parents KNEW I was at!
If they would start holding parents accountable for what their children are doing now-a-days we would have much better children…
Just in the last month we’ve had 11 yo’s stealing a school bus, a 13 or 14 yo shooting her BF and children under 16 yo posing with pistols on Facebook. Are these parents not monitoring their kids?
If I saw my child on FB with a pistol, OMG, she would never want to see FB again!!!
It wasn’t child abuse when I got my A** beat, it made me the person I am today!
Until the parents step and make their children mind and know what they are doing its only going to get worse..
And last, Stop blaming everyone else but your bad child and your bad parenting!!!!

By: Yeah

Yeah — Fri, 29 Jan 2016 14:08:58 +0000

Why let everybody and more ignorant kids know that ALL SCHOOL BUSES HAVE THE KEYS IN THEM…. HIDDEN!!! Yep its the PARENTS fault, the parents whp just told pensacola the keys are in the buses!!!!