4 year old boy drinking and roaming neighborhood

[kiki the parrot]

Sad story but glad he is ok..

I sort of agree with Linda...this little guy seems to be a real "self starter"...now all he needs is someone/people to help him go in the RIGHT direction

so many of these cases seem to be about young, ill prepared parents who make bad decision after bad decision
and women who keep hanging on to "bad boy" losers

really gets depressing

I hope we will hear GOOD things about this kid in the future
*(but there is also the sad option that this might not be the last we hear of him, and it MIGHT not be good unless something changes drastically)

Then it sounds like we agree, friend like I said, the problem doesn't lie in anything inherent in the little boy, it's w the mom and her lack of skill in parenting and setting boundaries.

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[Kateyes]

I watched the short video clip intially shown by HLN when this story broke of the mother being interviewed. In that clip she said the little boy did these things on purpose because he wanted to go to jail and be with his daddy. (paraphrased, not exact words.)Then a little later CNN showed a longer version of the clip and this time the mother was saying that all parents can do is the best that can, and chldren will sometims do things like this. And I thought, HUH???? This is a four year old, not a 14 or 24 year old!

I agree with Tricia and all the other websleuthers who stated that this woman has demonstrated bad judgment. Sadly, I also agree that this statisically probably won't be the last time that little boy gets into trouble. Finally, again I agree with those posters here who felt that this child should not have even been told "Daddy" was in jail. Sounds like "Daddy" being in jail was most likely a dominant thing since this child was born. Sometimes I just want to shake these women and yell "wake up"!!!! Sadly, I don't think it would be of any good effect.

 

[mycroft]

Call me a cynic, but I heard this and thought mom made it up and gave the kid beer to cover the theft.

A four-year-old that comes up with an excuse for a burglary? Either mommy made up the story or you should watch for that kid to be running a future Enron in a few decades.

 

[Cubby]

I saw this morning on HLN the child has been removed from his home. I think that's the best for him, and mom, until they both get some counseling. Mom really needs some assistance herself.

I'll also add I can't believe media was irresponsible enough to plaster this childs first and last name all over the media. What good does that do the child in a few years when his friends are old enough to google his name? Grrr!

 

[not_my_kids]

http://chattanoogapulse.com/newsfea...den-wright-removed-from-home-by-child-agency/
http://www.newschannel9.com/news/hayden-987253-wright-police.html

Lower link says he was removed and sent back home, not sure if this is from the original incident or not. maybe someone else can sort that out, as to whether he is home or not.

(I'm on a conference call...a boring one.)

 

[southcitymom]

IMO The kid is very bright and determined. If his energy and perseverance can be focused in a positive direction...he'll be fine! This kid just needs a positive role model in his life. I hope he gets it...and soon.

I wandered out of the house one night, at 4 years old, in nothing but my nightgown and snow boots. It had snowed and I didn't feel like waiting for morning. LOL Thankfully, a neighbor that worked second shift saw me and returned me to rather SHOCKED parents.

I also had a girlfriend whose daughter, at age 5, helped herself to a BIG plastic glass of wine. The kid was sloshed before anyone even realize what she was drinking. It wasn't until she staggered across the family room............

I completely agree with you, L. I'm just really wondering if that positive role model is around for him........

 

[SusanB]

Very strange story. Obviously, the mother and child need some help, there is some issues here to be addressed. First of all, at 4 years old, he knows WAY too much info - how could he know all that stuff unless people around him talked about things in front of him or to him. Not cool, mom.
Secondly, why would he go into houses and steal? Put on a dress? Apparently, people drink alcohol around him, so that is his role model.
And about getting out of the house at 4AM? I guess there is no deadbolt above his reach. I personally don't know any 4 y.o. that goes outside in the cold darkness. But I guess it could happen even if parents are responsible.
Weird story, glad at least he's not "missing". Hopefully, a wake up call to the family, and thus possibly prevented an abusive situation. Thats :dance::angel:

 

[SunnieRN]

IMHO there is nothing wrong with a child knowing their parent is in jail. How the information is presented to the child can make a huge difference however. Would it have been better for him to find out in school, or by a neighborhood playmate? Probably not.

There are a lot of issues this baby boy is going to have to deal with. I just hope Mommy gets her act together and takes her responsibility seriously!

 

[Eidetic]

:furious: That poor baby.

It seems like every year and generation these kids are losing what little innocence they have even quicker :snooty:

 

[Linda7NJ]

:furious: That poor baby.

It seems like every year and generation these kids are losing what little innocence they have even quicker :snooty:

i love the picture of that little girl! How cute is that??? Is she yours? adorable!

 

[Eidetic]

My signature is a picture of Caylee Anthony, I love that picture of her too :angel:

 

[MeoW333]

I hope the little boy's father in Jail hears about this and decides to take it as a wake up call. If he really is in jail (sentenced up to a year) and not (prison over a year) maybe when he gets out, he will use being a good role model for his son as a motivator and clean up his act.
I know of fathers who are in prison who would do anything for their children.
Let's hope in this case the father gets his act together to be there for his son.

IMO, i think the drinking is a learned behavior, maybe the mother thought it "cute" or "funny" to see him with a beer in hand.

The article says the parents are going through a divorce; i wouldn't be surprised if the mother constantly reminds the boy his dad is in jail. If the little boy is always running away to try and find his father as the mother claims, then IMO she isn't mothering him correctly. Maybe he's feeling neglected in some way in which he runs away to find his father (who he thinks will give him the adequate attention he needs).