SEXting not a threat to Lamar

Sexting is happening in Lamar all the time. But like #1 states local law enforcement isnt going to arrest and register a child as a sex offender for life. Its not the cop's job to raise and monitor children. Parents need to keep up with what their child is doing. Fortunately we have police officers here with common sense and are working to correct this problem without arrests. Except of course the middle school child that was arrested on school campus for this. Thats another story though. Maybe I should say "most" local law enforcement are approaching different methods.

The middle school child was not arrested on school property. He was released to his parents. There is a law officer in this county that thinks its ok to intimidate minors when their parents aren't around. There were SEVERAL kids involved and more that have been named since. Sexting is happening in Lamar County. What gets me is that it seems like the male children are the ones that are punished the most. You know, if girls send pictures to a boy first you would think that they would also be punished just as he was. But not in our town. (Guess it helps when your parent is in law enforcement) The punishment really does not fit the "crime" in most cases. Why do you want to ruin a childs life for good by marking him as a sex offender? Most of us as adults and most teens have had phone coversations, pictures, and physical contact of some sort of sexual context! That doesnt mean that you should face 5 years in jail, no college, and not have a decent job in your life does it? Children live in the now. They dont think ahead most times nor are aware of the severe consequences of their actions.Parents can do everything in their power to protect and keep their children from doing wrong and stupid things. Sometimes they find ways around mom and dad. Every parent should think long and hard before they hand their minor a cell phone these days. (check your kids myspace daily also, or do away with it all together) Most of you would be shocked at what your precious angels are doing behind your back! It is a very costly and heart breaking thing to go through. I wouldnt wish it on my worst enemy. Word of advice...always get a lawyer if you are ever faced with this!!!

Your right, juvenile cases are very private and should be kept that way. I dont believe that the paper should have even mentioned any specifics of any case that has happened!! They definitely should know better. Some of the specifics they did mention were incorrect. That is why I commented. I dont care what county this is or what kind of people live here, what's done is done. Everyone needs to go on with their lives. If you cant let things go after people have been punished then you have issues. Empty threats on a blog page dont mean anything. Also, the children should be warned that they need to keep their mouths shut about things also and quit putting their business and rumors about others around the school. Every party involved was wrong in what they did. Hopefully the kids have learned hard lessons about life and will think before doing next time. Maybe this school year the kids can learn acedemics and not be so worried about everything else.