Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

How a Kidnapped Boy Readjusts
time.com ^ | 1/19/07 | MICHAEL LINDENBERGER/RICHWOODS

Posted on 01/19/2007 11:39:44 AM PST by Halls

Shawn Hornbeck's parents say they may never know the full story as to why their son Shawn never attempted to contact them or to escape during the more than four years he lived with the man police say abducted him in 2002. But they said comments by Fox News Channel's Bill O'Reilly that the boy may have enjoyed living with Michael Devlin more than his family had infuriated the couple.

Shawn's stepfather, Craig Akers, said in an interview with TIME late Thursday evening. "Our son was 11 when he was abducted. A child that age can be mentally manipulated in a very short time. Hearing him say what he said absolutely infuriates me. I can hardly even express how mad it makes me to hear that."

(Excerpt) Read more at time.com ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: devlin; hornbeck; shawnhornbeck
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-20 ... 141-160161-180181-200 ... 261-280 next last
To: wintertime

most definately shame played a roll in this. A boy at 11 who is sexually molested is put through such cruelty and can't help his reaction to it and feels it is his fault somehow and becomes so very ashamed of himself. So sad really! You could see it on his face on Oprah. He has had years of shame on his face and it will take lots of counseling to know this isn't his fault at all.


161 posted on 01/19/2007 4:36:04 PM PST by Halls (i love my boys!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 159 | View Replies]

To: Psycho_Bunny

Then it is their mistake to make.


162 posted on 01/19/2007 4:44:16 PM PST by BonneBlue
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 142 | View Replies]

To: wintertime

Very interesting. And I am very sorry for your experience.


163 posted on 01/19/2007 4:45:01 PM PST by MPJackal ("If you are not with us, you are against us.")
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 159 | View Replies]

To: moondoggie

They did not accept any money for the Oprah interview.


164 posted on 01/19/2007 4:45:55 PM PST by BonneBlue
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 146 | View Replies]

To: moondoggie
"Maybe they are taking the advice of the experts.....and Shawn's parents are more interested in making money????"

And you know this because???

165 posted on 01/19/2007 4:47:04 PM PST by BonneBlue
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 148 | View Replies]

To: Guenevere
Shawn is showing others who may be afraid to come home that loving parents await their return. He is doing a good thing.

Showing that there is nothing to be ashamed of. That parents will love you no matter what.

To add to the burden of this family and this child is too much. They've suffered enough and I consider them brave to want to reach out. Show the world that no one ought to be ashamed of what happened to them.

166 posted on 01/19/2007 5:15:20 PM PST by OldFriend (THE PRESS IS AN EVIL FOR WHICH THERE IS NO REMEDY)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 136 | View Replies]

To: seekthetruth
Bless you for helping children.

I am so proud of Shawn for stepping into the light. He has nothing to be ashamed of because he knows his parents love him......UNCONDITIONALLY.

The look on his face when he looks at them says it all.

167 posted on 01/19/2007 5:18:39 PM PST by OldFriend (THE PRESS IS AN EVIL FOR WHICH THERE IS NO REMEDY)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 141 | View Replies]

To: DvdMom
Shawn's family made it clear that they will continue to help other families search for their children and that Shawn will be involved also. This is going to make Shawn feel as tho he is contributing to the rescue of others.

It's a wonderful opportunity. I admire this family more than you can know.

168 posted on 01/19/2007 5:20:20 PM PST by OldFriend (THE PRESS IS AN EVIL FOR WHICH THERE IS NO REMEDY)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 144 | View Replies]

To: BonneBlue
I don't believe my post was addressed to you, but thank you for putting in your own 2 cents anyway:-)

I was responding to something the person I addressed my post to had said ...and it wasn't you:-)

169 posted on 01/19/2007 5:30:10 PM PST by moondoggie
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 165 | View Replies]

To: BonneBlue
Dittoes my previous post to you. Once again answering posts not addressed to you.

You really should try to correct that bad habit.

170 posted on 01/19/2007 5:32:14 PM PST by moondoggie
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 164 | View Replies]

To: retMD
If I sounded judgemental, it wasn't my intention.

I was merely echoing what most experts were saying. I assumed with their experience in this area they knew what they were talking about.

171 posted on 01/19/2007 5:34:13 PM PST by moondoggie
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 155 | View Replies]

To: surelyclintonsbaddream
No, happy as a lark. Just looking at it from an unemotional POV.

The poor kid has all those opportunities to reach out for help and doesn't. I don't discount fear being a prime motivator, nor do I under-estimate the "stockholm syndrome" possibility in this case. Children molested will sometimes show affection towards the abusers in hopes of not being molested again (wrongly).

Anyhow, it's a fair question to ask.

172 posted on 01/19/2007 5:34:33 PM PST by theDentist (Qwerty ergo typo : I type, therefore I misspelll.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 101 | View Replies]

To: DvdMom
Calm down! I could understand your anger if my post had been to you, but it wasn't.

Nevertheless, I hope you feel better real soon.

173 posted on 01/19/2007 5:36:48 PM PST by moondoggie
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 150 | View Replies]

To: moondoggie

Oh dear...my bad


174 posted on 01/19/2007 5:37:57 PM PST by BonneBlue
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 170 | View Replies]

To: moondoggie
Again...my bad.

You obviously don't want to know the truth and want to remain in ignorance. Perhaps you should correct that bad habit of yours.

175 posted on 01/19/2007 5:39:53 PM PST by BonneBlue
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 170 | View Replies]

To: moondoggie

They may be absolutely right for some children and families, but not for others. That's what makes it so hard to judge from the outside.

I'm afraid on the media interviews, the "experts" tend to make definitive statements with "always" and "never," because that's what the media wants, sadly. It's a shame they're willing to do that, when the reality is never 100%.


176 posted on 01/19/2007 5:45:22 PM PST by retMD
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 171 | View Replies]

To: Halls

"Shawn and his family wish to thank everyone for their support and words of encouragement. We know that everyone is still wanting to speak with the family and with Shawn, but there will now no longer be any media interviews unless Shawn wishes to speak. Shawn and his family carefully decided to get all of the media interviews overwith in one day so any interviews that you may see on TV from now on have all been pre-recorded. We hope that everyone respects the decision of Shawn and his family during these times and will respect their privacy in the future so that Shawn may begin his journey to lead a normal life at home with his family and friends. Thank You! - 1/19/2007"

from www.shawnhornbeck.com


177 posted on 01/19/2007 6:29:37 PM PST by keats5 (tolerance of intolerant people is cultural suicide)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 151 | View Replies]

To: Halls

"Shawn and his family wish to thank everyone for their support and words of encouragement. We know that everyone is still wanting to speak with the family and with Shawn, but there will now no longer be any media interviews unless Shawn wishes to speak. Shawn and his family carefully decided to get all of the media interviews overwith in one day so any interviews that you may see on TV from now on have all been pre-recorded. We hope that everyone respects the decision of Shawn and his family during these times and will respect their privacy in the future so that Shawn may begin his journey to lead a normal life at home with his family and friends. Thank You! - 1/19/2007"

from www.shawnhornbeck.com


178 posted on 01/19/2007 6:29:46 PM PST by keats5 (tolerance of intolerant people is cultural suicide)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 151 | View Replies]

To: ReignOfError

You are 100% right on!!!!


179 posted on 01/19/2007 6:35:47 PM PST by panthermom
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 91 | View Replies]

To: moondoggie

You are absolutely stupid. You posted to someone on a public forum, WHO DIDN'T POST TO YOU to begin with. Then when your lies and ridiculous accusations are shot down, you get mad because someone posted to you.

You really should examine posting on a public forum at all, if you don't want replies back.


180 posted on 01/19/2007 6:38:03 PM PST by ican'tbelieveit (Join FreeRepublic's Folding@Home team (Team# 36120), KW:Folding)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 169 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-20 ... 141-160161-180181-200 ... 261-280 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson