Cops Jail Kid for Possession of Stolen Chocolate

A twelve-year-old spent several hours in a jail cell because police said he was in possession of stolen property. The property? A chocolate frog worth less than a dollar.

The boy’s friend allegedly ripped off a local store, stealing both the frog and a sign that read “Do not enter, genius at work.” He passed it along to the twelve-year-old, who was apprehended by police at his school. Continue reading »

Balloon Boy Parents Expected to Plead Guilty

The balloon parents reportedly plan to plead guilty tomorrow morning on a variety of offenses linked to the hoax.

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Want to Be a Suicide Bomber When You Grow Up? Why Wait?

Want to be a suicide bomber when you grow up? Why wait? The Taliban is now recruiting kids as young as 5 to fight. Some are being trained for suicide missions.

Last week a teenager between the ages of 12 and 14 blew himself up in a busy square, killing at least 40 people. Earlier this year, a 6-year-old approached a group of American soldiers wearing a suicide vest armed with explosives. The boy could not remember what he was supposed to do with the bombs, and was disarmed. Continue reading »

School Administrator Accused of Taping Student’s Mouth

From warnings all the way to expulsion, school teachers and administrators have many tools at their disposal when it comes to disciplining unruly students.   But as an employee at Palmer Elementary School in Denver has learned, none of these acceptable means of discipline involve duct tape. Continue reading »

Teacher’s Aides Accused of Abusing Students with Special Needs

Two teacher’s aides from a Montana middle school are facing felony charges of assault on a minor and endangering the welfare of children. Parents of five children with special needs are accusing Julie Parish and Kristina Marie Kallies of severely abusing their children, at least one of whom could not speak. There were twelve children in the class altogether, so it’s possible that other parents may come forward as well. Continue reading »

Why Kentucky’s the Worst State for Kids

Forget what they say about the best and worst cities to raise kids. The worst state to raise a child is officially Kentucky.

Sure, they’ve got the Derby and miles and miles of pretty fences. But they’ve also got the highest number of fatal child abuse cases in the country. Continue reading »

Dad Attempts Murder of Man Who Fondled Son

Ever said “I’d kill someone who laid a hand on my kid?” A Florida dad has been charged with trying to.

Manuel Vega’s three-year-old told himLuke Petruschke had touched him sexually during a visit to Petruschke’s home. Now police say Vega and a friend went back to Petruschke’s house, forced their way in and beat him up. Continue reading »

Overweight Parents Lose Kids For Being Fat

A mother who weighs over three hundred pounds and her husband who weighs around two hundred fifty pounds have had all seven of their kids, including a newborn baby, taken away from them.

The couple’s attorney says the kids were taken by UK officials because of her clients’ weight issues. Continue reading »

Overinvolved Parents Charged With Child Abuse

I used to babysit for a three-year-old who spent nearly every minute of her life at her mother’s side; she spent her days playing with her mother, napping with her mother, and eventually falling asleep while her mother rubbed her back.

While eating, the little girl often spit out her food, letting it dribble down her chin; rather than telling her not to do this, her mother sat beside her with a napkin while she ate, poised to wipe up regurgitated food. Continue reading »

Egyptian Parents Tattoo Kids Amidst Screams

I have to apologize; I must admit that I did not watch the full video posted with this story.  I did not because I could not.  It’s not that I can’t handle violence or that I’m overly squeamish (though I’ll admit that I more than dislike needles and dentists).  It’s that I can’t handle watching children being tortured without destroying my monitor in a futile attempt to climb through the screen and put a stop to it.
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