Following the conviction of two parents in Michigan for their role in the Oxford High School shooting, another father in Georgia has been charged with murder in connection with his son’s attack on Apalachee High School. This raises questions about whether we’re seeing a shift towards holding parents accountable for their children’s actions when it comes to gun violence.
The issue of children attending evening shows has sparked heated debate, with varying opinions on whether it is appropriate. Some argue that it is disrespectful to the performers and other audience members, while others believe that well-behaved children are welcome. The story also highlights the importance of showing respect to fellow theatergoers.
Comedians and fans are grappling with the question of whether babies have a place at live comedy performances after Arj Barker asked a mother and her seven-month-old daughter to leave his show. Meshel Laurie believes babies can be disruptive and should not be brought to stand-up gigs, while Gen Fricker says she has performed in front of babies without issue. Morry Morgan argues that comedians have a responsibility to protect their performance and audience from distractions, while chief executive of Live Performance Australia Evelyn Richardson suggests policies vary depending on the show and venue.
Jennifer and James Crumbley, the parents of Oxford High School shooter Ethan Crumbley, have been sentenced to 10-15 years in prison for manslaughter. They are the first parents to be held criminally responsible for a mass school shooting committed by their child. Despite school staff recommending they remove Ethan from class for mental health treatment after finding disturbing writings, the Crumbleys declined. Two hours later, Ethan opened fire with a gun they had purchased for him, killing four students. Experts emphasize the need to address motivation, ability, and opportunity to prevent gun violence. The school’s failure to remove Ethan from class removed the opportunity for the shooting and could have prevented it.
An incident occurred in a school car park where a child’s prank resulted in damage to a parked vehicle. Despite witnessing the event, the child’s mother declined to take responsibility, arguing that the incident was an accident and the other driver should file an insurance claim. The affected driver sought advice on Mumsnet, where users advised them to contact their insurance company and provide the other party’s registration number for resolution.
