Girl, 6, Handcuffed, Committed Because Of Classroom Behavior

[monster]

Originally Posted by tw

6 years old and only 37 pounds (17 kilograms)? That does not imply a serious problem?

A kid so uncontrollable that the teacher, then the principal, then the cops all found her too troubled to handle?

A problem so serious and the parents made no effort to discuss the problem immediately or seek a solution?

A child considered so traumatic that professionals considered immediate psychiatric evaluation necessary?

Every number implies something seriously wrong. And parents are abetting that problem by ignoring it - if not the source of that problem. If your kid is to problematic as to require police - a responsible parent drops everything to address that problem.

Obviously not a problem that anyone here can pass judgement other than to say something is seriously wrong. 6 years old and only 37 pounds (17 Kg)? Why is that not relevant?

Would the behaviour be more acceptable if the kid weighed more and was older? No, it would still point to serious issue that needed dealing with. Therefore it's irrelevant.

If someone is bleeding to death, whether they were shot 20 or 50 times becomes irrelevant.

[tw]

Originally Posted by monster

Would the behavior be more acceptable if the kid weighed more and was older? No, it would still point to serious issue that needed dealing with.

The kid is seriously underweight. The parent appears not concerned when the kid's behavior is so serious that cops are called. And this behavior continues for a second day - requiring psychological analysis. But none of those would be related or relevant?

Average age for a 17 kg kid is four years old. This kid is below the five percentile. No, weight is not relevant - except for other factors that make it relevant.

Of course other factors are not provided. Height was not provided - a relevant parameter. Based only upon what was provided, a child seriously underweight and a parent without apparent concern add up to greater suspicion.

I like the waterboard solution. Flush evil out of her. Eliminates the need for an exorcist.