I gotta say...I disagree with the Principal's reponse in giving the kid a dtention but he is right in what he says. The kid should have left the gun alone and told someone, an adult, about it.
That's what is, or should be, drilled into kids from an early age. We've all seen the PSAs regarding this issue. Just because the kid is a Boy Scout means nothing. He should have not picked up the gun. If there is any doubt, treat the gun as if it is real and as if it is always loaded.
I agree.
The kid should have been praised for what he did and also strenly reminded that he should have sought out an adult.
The detention was out of line.
The kid should have left the gun alone and told someone, an adult, about it.
That's what is, or should be, drilled into kids from an early age. We've all seen the PSAs regarding this issue. Just because the kid is a Boy Scout means nothing. He should have not picked up the gun. If there is any doubt, treat the gun as if it is real and as if it is always loaded.
Agreed. The Eddie Eagle basic message is: "Stop. Don't touch! Leave the area. Tell an Adult."
Children should use firearms, but only with proper adult supervision.
2Am4Sure
For your comments to be considered valid you would have to assume that guns are inhabited by an evil spirit. A spirit that will give life to objects of metal, or turn the person who touches a gun into a crazed killer.
The kid found a gun, put it into a bag, and gave it to authorities. For that he is punished? It is a no win situation for the child and punishment is teaching him the wrong message.