If I were Josh's Mom I would take the time to hear him out, and honestly try to understand. I would then tell him what I think and what I've learned in my life, and what it means to him. I would tell him that there are other ways to deal with his anger and would he really want to throw his whole life away because of some bad choices?
If I were josh's dad I would take his rifle only for a little while until he could show me responsibility. I would tell him he could show me by going hunting with his grandpa but not use his rifle but his grandpas and slowly loosen the chain of responsibility from there. This would teach him patience and show him that rewards come with responsibility and that hunting is a priviledge not a right.
If I were in Josh's parent's position, I would be sure to tread carefully because anything I could say or do might potentially shove him off the edge. For starters, I would consult a medical professional who could tell me how to deal with him. Then I would like to have a conversation with Josh and do my utmost to "get" him and his problems. I would contact his school and tell them what I learned and that he's not a bad kid. I would try to teach him his life means so much more than petty violence for just small attention. Somehow and someway I'd make him find true appreciation for life
If I was his parents I would be doing the same thing that they are doing now or even do some more severe punishments. I would definitely not let him have the gun till he learns what he has done was very wrong. Josh has to learn that what he does affects many people even if it is a joke.
If I were Josh's parents I would try to talk to him more about why he did wrote on the blackboard. Then I would try to contact the school and get him enrolled back in because I think being expelled has a more negative effect then a positive. I would also take away his rifle and explain why what he did was wrong and not leave him hanging.
If I were Josh's mom I would stand my ground, take away his rifle, make him go to the hospital and get help and would not back down. If he refused to get help I would find a way to make it him get help.
If I were Josh's parents, I would listen to him first but I would most likely do the same thing they did. I would take away things and give limits. I wouldn't give him back the gun either way, explaining the situation to him would be the best thing so he would know what he did was wrong and very frightful towards others.
If I was Josh's mother, I would first set ground rules. First, he can't talk to me or his father until he is calm and positive. Second, he is obviously spoiled, so he must give something (respect, love, etc.) before he receives anything in return. I would take away his privileges - whether that be electronics or free time or whatever - whenever he talks back, throws a fit, or any other misdemeanor worth punishing. It wouldn't be easy, but hopefully teaching him hardships without his granted devices will show him that the world does not revolve around his feelings.
If i was his parents, i would want to listen to him because if anyone would listen to him, it would be his parents. They are supposed to listen to what he has to say. I would help him get to the root of his problems, by talking to him, or going to family therapy to help us all help him so we avoid anymore problems than we already have. Also, if we can afford it, possibly have him switch schools, so he can start out fresh and away from people who ridicule him all the time, because that is part of his problem.
If I were josh's parents, I would talk with him & get his side of the story dealing with the blackboard. I would probably consider taking the same actions as his parents & taking his gun away until further notice.
I would try to help him sort things out and explain that what he did is not right at all. I would let him now that I would be there to listen to whatever he had to say. I would get him to confess so he could serve what he has coming to him and get it done and over with.
If I Josh's mom, I would first try to understand his motives and what he was thinking. I would ask my self, what could have pushed him to write this on the blackboard? Was he being bullied? If, so why didn't he ask one of us or tell a trusted teacher? Am I a bad parent that I didn't notice? I would ask him to confide in us and let him know that we are here for him. I would also talk to a counselor to ask for another opinion on the situation. Then I would talk to the school principle to tell him what I found out from Josh and the advise from the counselor. I would first deal with understanding him and then when I am sure he is stable, I would ground him or punish him in a serve way. The reason why I wouldn't punish him right away is because that might push him over the edge and he might close himself off from us.
If I had a kid in the situation that Josh was in I would probably sign him up for counseling and maybe if his behavior continued just move him to a different school where the kids wouldn't know of his past mistakes.
If I were josh's parents I would listen to what he had to say and try my best to find out the cause for his actions. Then I would explain to him that there are other ways to deal with this stuation and what he did was really wrong.
If i was Josh's mom I would make him go to a hospital and get the help he really needs! I wouldnt let him have his gun that he wanted so bad so he knows that i am serious. I wouldnt let him take advantage of me i would stand strong so he knows i am serious. The last thing was talk to him and let him know what he did was a big deal and that it was wrong, and should never do it ever again.
If I were Josh's parents, I would first talk to him about what was going on and hear what he had to say so that he didn't feel like we didn't hear him out. Also, I would make sure to take away his rifle just to be sure that nothing bad would happen. I would definitely make sure that I got him a professional to talk to and help him.
I would put him in a phych ward. I would also try and talk to him about it and see what caused it.. I would try to solve it when I found out the cause..
If I were Josh's parents, I would send him to the hospital over night, so doctors could find out what all was wrong with him and how we could help. Before that, I would give his gun to someone who lives somewhere else until further notice. I wouldn't trust him with any weapons around, especially a gun.
Josh's parents are in a tough situation. I do not think there is a clear cut solution to this situation. I believe they should take him to a doctor. I think they would need to be able to find a balance between helping Josh and punishing Josh and determining what privileges he still deserves until his attitude improves.
If I were Josh's dad I would not give him the rifle back for a while until he showed me some responsibility. Then I would let him use the rifle only for hunting with his grandpa until his is wise enough to see his mistakes. After that he could then have the rifle and do whatever he wanted with it.
If I were Josh's parents I would try to help him out the best I could and talk to him and make him realize that the choices he is making will effect him in the long run. Maybe try to get him some help and that may help him in the future and make him realize what he is doing.
If I were Josh's Mom I would take the time to hear him out, and honestly try to understand. I would then tell him what I think and what I've learned in my life, and what it means to him. I would tell him that there are other ways to deal with his anger and would he really want to throw his whole life away because of some bad choices?
ReplyDeleteIf I were josh's dad I would take his rifle only for a little while until he could show me responsibility. I would tell him he could show me by going hunting with his grandpa but not use his rifle but his grandpas and slowly loosen the chain of responsibility from there. This would teach him patience and show him that rewards come with responsibility and that hunting is a priviledge not a right.
ReplyDeleteIf I were in Josh's parent's position, I would be sure to tread carefully because anything I could say or do might potentially shove him off the edge. For starters, I would consult a medical professional who could tell me how to deal with him. Then I would like to have a conversation with Josh and do my utmost to "get" him and his problems. I would contact his school and tell them what I learned and that he's not a bad kid. I would try to teach him his life means so much more than petty violence for just small attention. Somehow and someway I'd make him find true appreciation for life
ReplyDeleteIf I was his parents I would be doing the same thing that they are doing now or even do some more severe punishments. I would definitely not let him have the gun till he learns what he has done was very wrong. Josh has to learn that what he does affects many people even if it is a joke.
ReplyDeleteIf I were Josh's parents I would try to talk to him more about why he did wrote on the blackboard. Then I would try to contact the school and get him enrolled back in because I think being expelled has a more negative effect then a positive. I would also take away his rifle and explain why what he did was wrong and not leave him hanging.
ReplyDeleteIf I were Josh's mom I would stand my ground, take away his rifle, make him go to the hospital and get help and would not back down. If he refused to get help I would find a way to make it him get help.
ReplyDeleteIf I were Josh's parents, I would listen to him first but I would most likely do the same thing they did. I would take away things and give limits. I wouldn't give him back the gun either way, explaining the situation to him would be the best thing so he would know what he did was wrong and very frightful towards others.
ReplyDeleteIf I was Josh's mother, I would first set ground rules. First, he can't talk to me or his father until he is calm and positive. Second, he is obviously spoiled, so he must give something (respect, love, etc.) before he receives anything in return. I would take away his privileges - whether that be electronics or free time or whatever - whenever he talks back, throws a fit, or any other misdemeanor worth punishing. It wouldn't be easy, but hopefully teaching him hardships without his granted devices will show him that the world does not revolve around his feelings.
ReplyDeleteIf i was his parents, i would want to listen to him because if anyone would listen to him, it would be his parents. They are supposed to listen to what he has to say. I would help him get to the root of his problems, by talking to him, or going to family therapy to help us all help him so we avoid anymore problems than we already have. Also, if we can afford it, possibly have him switch schools, so he can start out fresh and away from people who ridicule him all the time, because that is part of his problem.
ReplyDeleteIf I were josh's parents, I would talk with him & get his side of the story dealing with the blackboard. I would probably consider taking the same actions as his parents & taking his gun away until further notice.
ReplyDeleteI would try to help him sort things out and explain that what he did is not right at all. I would let him now that I would be there to listen to whatever he had to say. I would get him to confess so he could serve what he has coming to him and get it done and over with.
ReplyDeleteIf I Josh's mom, I would first try to understand his motives and what he was thinking. I would ask my self, what could have pushed him to write this on the blackboard? Was he being bullied? If, so why didn't he ask one of us or tell a trusted teacher? Am I a bad parent that I didn't notice? I would ask him to confide in us and let him know that we are here for him. I would also talk to a counselor to ask for another opinion on the situation. Then I would talk to the school principle to tell him what I found out from Josh and the advise from the counselor. I would first deal with understanding him and then when I am sure he is stable, I would ground him or punish him in a serve way. The reason why I wouldn't punish him right away is because that might push him over the edge and he might close himself off from us.
ReplyDeleteIf I had a kid in the situation that Josh was in I would probably sign him up for counseling and maybe if his behavior continued just move him to a different school where the kids wouldn't know of his past mistakes.
ReplyDeleteIf I were josh's parents I would listen to what he had to say and try my best to find out the cause for his actions. Then I would explain to him that there are other ways to deal with this stuation and what he did was really wrong.
ReplyDeleteIf i was Josh's mom I would make him go to a hospital and get the help he really needs! I wouldnt let him have his gun that he wanted so bad so he knows that i am serious. I wouldnt let him take advantage of me i would stand strong so he knows i am serious. The last thing was talk to him and let him know what he did was a big deal and that it was wrong, and should never do it ever again.
ReplyDeleteIf I were Josh's parents, I would first talk to him about what was going on and hear what he had to say so that he didn't feel like we didn't hear him out. Also, I would make sure to take away his rifle just to be sure that nothing bad would happen. I would definitely make sure that I got him a professional to talk to and help him.
ReplyDeleteI would put him in a phych ward. I would also try and talk to him about it and see what caused it.. I would try to solve it when I found out the cause..
ReplyDeleteIf I were Josh's parents, I would send him to the hospital over night, so doctors could find out what all was wrong with him and how we could help. Before that, I would give his gun to someone who lives somewhere else until further notice. I wouldn't trust him with any weapons around, especially a gun.
ReplyDeleteJosh's parents are in a tough situation. I do not think there is a clear cut solution to this situation. I believe they should take him to a doctor. I think they would need to be able to find a balance between helping Josh and punishing Josh and determining what privileges he still deserves until his attitude improves.
ReplyDeleteIf I were Josh's dad I would not give him the rifle back for a while until he showed me some responsibility. Then I would let him use the rifle only for hunting with his grandpa until his is wise enough to see his mistakes. After that he could then have the rifle and do whatever he wanted with it.
ReplyDeleteIf I was Josh's dad I would ground him and get rid of his gun. Then when he changes he gets things back.
ReplyDeleteIf I were Josh's parents I would try to help him out the best I could and talk to him and make him realize that the choices he is making will effect him in the long run. Maybe try to get him some help and that may help him in the future and make him realize what he is doing.
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