I was reading this article about a young man who was charged with a crime at the age of seven. Afterwards he was found innocent of the crime. Now at the age of fifteen he is behind bars for another crime. Many people are saying that he has been traumatized ever since he was arrested at seven. There is a really good comment in this article, which briefly says that society has failed this young man. Is this true? Is society responsible for his actions? If so, then where does parental responsibilities begin?
posted by Janie Sweat @ 5:52 PM
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I read the same article and have to agree with the mother of the first victim. 8 years have passed and you can't keep blaming what happened in the past for your present behavior.
I'd also like to know what happened to the $2 million settlement that the family received. Did they not get the child any help with that money?
There's no doubt that being in prison has affected this boy maybe even to the point that he even believes he is guilty. He was so young at the time. The fact that he went out and committed a crime then shows that the event is still fresh in his mind. He needs some counseling most likely.
I think that the mother of the the first victim should have stayed out of this. First of all, she doesn't know how this affected Gipson. He was only 7 years old. Seeing as he was wrongly accused and suffered the consequences of an action he didn't do, I think she should have a little more compassion. That incident had to have a huge and traumatic affect on his life. There should have been a great deal of counsling for that little boy. Where were his parents??
I agree also, what is past is past and what is present is present. Yes no doubt things can screw someone up, but again this kid should have been into therapy or something to help him realize his wrong doings. Parents are to blame here.
I read all the previous posts and have to agree with a little bit of each. No one knows what it is like being accused of murder and put in jail at the age of seven, it could have really changed Gipson's personality and views. However, it has been eight years and if the family did in fact receive $2 million, why didn't they find him help? I would have to get more facts about this before making a final judgment.
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