Parents Behaving Badly, Very Badly.

And I do not mean Charlie Sheen and his wife.


I have a collection of images on my wall - reasons why I believe in capital punishment.  I look at these images every day - hard not to, given their location.  Reasons why some people need to have the ultimate sanction imposed on them.  It isn't too difficult to figure out based upon past statements - no secrets as far as what I consider a really bad thing - harm a child and die.  I don't have any, zip, nada, none, no sympathy.  Simply die.

However, there are actions that do not qualify for that ultimate sanction, yet are very disturbing.  Perhaps they qualify for a lesser sanction, one I have as yet not completely figured out.  At first glance it would seem obvious - take the child away.  Too easy.

On the other hand, this story illustrates the need for sterilization -  to prevent these people from every growing up and causing this type of pain on a child.  It is a very bad thing.



Cops: Mom of girl left at Chuck E. Cheese's claims mix-up


February 28, 2010 8:46 PM


The mother of a 2-year-old who was left at a Chicago Chuck E. Cheese's Pizza restaurant contacted police Sunday to say miscommunication led to the girl being abandoned.

The child was with her mother and aunt at the restaurant Saturday night, police said. Both the mom and aunt thought the girl was going to spend the night with the other adult, police said.

On Sunday morning, the aunt saw the toddler's picture on the Internet and telephoned the girl's mother to let her know the child had been forgotten at the restaurant. The mother called police and was questioned by authorities. Police will determine whether any criminal charges will be pressed.

The girl remains in the custody of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, spokesman Jimmie Whitelow said. The agency, which is investigating the incident, has not had prior contact with the family, Whitelow said.

The 2-year-old was found about 10:30 p.m. Saturday at the Chuck E. Cheese's at 1830 W. Fullerton Ave. Shaikh Ashraf, the general manager of the Fullerton location, said he was "not authorized to talk" about the incident. He referred all questions to the corporate office, which was closed Sunday.

As children and adults enter a Chuck E. Cheese's restaurant, they go through "Kid Check" where their hands are stamped with matching numbers that are only visible under ultraviolet light. Chuck E. Cheese's Web site says "this is our special way we try to assist you in helping that everyone who comes together leaves together. This program is not a substitute for adult supervision."

Parents shouldn't rely on that additional security, said Neil Bajaj, a father visiting the Fullerton restaurant Sunday who said he brings his 2-year-old, Natalia, to Chuck E. Cheese's once a month.

"You can't sit down and let them run around alone," he said. "It's quite taxing on the parents."

Chuck E. Cheese's restaurants can get crowded and chaotic. Children scarf down pizza and run, jump, climb and play arcade games and rides. The company's Web site boasts that parents can plan parties and "all you do is relax, because we do all the work."

Some parents tend to treat the establishment like day care, said Shau Booker, another dad at the Fullerton restaurant. When he brings his daughters -- Milan, 6, and Kira, 4 -- he said he stays by their side the whole time.

"It's your responsibility to know if you have your child or not," he said.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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