Dangerous Parenting?  

Hi Grandpa Bob,

Thanks for being first in here. This is actually my second attempt to answer your response. I'd finished one to you, and 'it' threw me back to the comment box. A glitch possibly?

Anyway, I really hate being around guns. I'm not comfortable with the grisly stories this little girl tells. I've cared for her for so long, that she's like a grand daughter to me. She has become quite aggressive, and definitely has some problems.

If you recall a couple of my topics this past summer, they were regarding this family. It's been a very serious situation, involving the police, and I was 'closely tied' to it. I continue to worry.

What a horrendous tragedy in the case of this eight year old boy.

You've given some good advice here. I really appreciate your sharing how you feel about this. Take care.

Anytime.
I recall the discussions etc about the family.
I hate guns and even toy guns actually.
So none in this house for kids to play with.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB!!~

The thing is if given a choice, she'd choose playing with some type of weapon, over anything else. I do have a long history with this family, and hate to see the 'obvious change' in this little girl. To me, little kids are supposed to think bunnies and such are cute, and not want to shoot them. Yes, she has actually mentioned killing bunnies.

Here is a link regarding Ontario's hunting regulations, Grandpa Bob. Note that kids seven years of age are not mentioned. I've had so much personal trouble with my involvement with this family, since the summer. I have really been trying to 'back off.'

http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/...

I fully understand your stance here.
But at what age do you think a child shpuld be when one should teach them to hunt etc? Minnesota just passed a law where 10 years old is the youngest age to be leagally able to hunt. It was 12 till this year. I feel 12 is a perfect age to teach them if one desires. I think 7 is WAY too young no matter the families structure etc. Just me I guess.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB!!~

i agree that it's good for children to go out and do activities such as playing in the park, riding a bycicle, sleep over a friend's house are all good. But for a 7 years old to go hunt an animal, it's just something really unusual to me. I don't think it's right that hunting would be viewed like a sort of fashion. But I think this differ from place to place. have a good day.

Thanks for sharing here, creative_angel. Everybody has a different view on this of course, and it's definitely not anything I'd ever want to participate in. I'm guessing that the legal age for hunting must vary from state to state? Sadly, there are a lot of problems in this little girl's family, and they are having a negative impact on her. She has become overly obsessed with hunting, and is always talking about weapons of some sort. This is just not good (for her.)

I think twelve is a good age for allowing kids to hunt, for those who are inclined, Grandpa Bob. It's really unfortunate that the age has been lowered to ten. There are some major problems in this child's family, and the real threat is her dad. I'm just afraid of where all of this could lead. This little girl shouldn't be going hunting at age seven, as it's just way too young (I feel.) In her case, it's causing an obsession with killing things, and weapons.

Yes, ladysakurax, there are a lot of wonderful activities that kids of this age should be enjoying. This child does the things you've mentioned here too, but is way too preoccupied with hunting.

Hi gabs,

I really appreciate your response here. There have been (and continue to be), so many problems in this child's family. Her obsession with hunting just isn't good. Take care.

Hugs to you too.

Hi Katlady,

This is the way I feel about this too. It saddens me greatly, that she's become so preoccupied with all of this. She has been interested in it for quite sometime, for one so young. However, lately she's always talking about it, and there are already a lot of serious problems in her family. As for the hunting knife, she isn't allowed to carry it around, of course. The thing is though, it does belong to her, and her dad lets her take it out with them, on these hunting expeditions. I really appreciate your sharing here. Take care.

Hi ElusiveButterfly,

No, it really isn't a necessity, yet many enjoy it as a sport. It's certainly not for me though, and I don't think a seven year old needs to be involved in this. I know firsthand that there is a lot of trouble in this family. Her family 'does' eat the game they kill though. They all really enjoy it, including this little girl. Thanks so much for your response. Take care.

Hi CanadaGal,

True, many kids are taught to enjoy family hobbies, etc. Both of her parents take great pleasure in the sport of it, but they do also eat the game. The entire family love this type of food. Her dad is the one teaching her, and while he is extremely knowledgeable as a hunter, he has quite a lot of problems. Actually, there has been a lot of trouble in their household since the spring, and it is not resolved. This little girl's obsession with hunting and weapons is increasing, and it really saddens me. Thanks for sharing here. Take care.

Hi pye,

This family is heavily into the sporting side of it, but they also love to eat the game. I also think that's way too young. She already views bunnies as something to kill, instead of finding them cute, as many kids do. Yes, these are my neighbours that I mentioned previously. Their problems are far from being resolved. This little girl has become quite aggressive, and is acting out in many ways. Not good.

I feel so horrible for that family down your way. Whatever the motive, their lives have been ruined in an instant, and changed forever.

I really appreciate your response here. Take care.

I too find it disturbing, as she's way too young to learn how to hunt. Her dad is teaching her, but the thing is, there's been a lot of serious problems in the family lately. These problems involve her dad, so this isn't good. Thanks for your response.

What a terrible thing to happen to your teacher's sister. I live in Ontario Canada, and 'legal permits' can be obtained for guns. I also believe that there are many Canadians who enjoy hunting, both for sport, and to eat the game they kill.

This little girl doesn't carry the knife around, but is allowed to take it with her, when out hunting with her dad. It really makes me sad, to hear her talking about hunting all of the time. Her mom is a good person, and really loves her daughter. I believe her dad loves her too, but he is quite a troubled man.

"Parents here won't even buy violent games which are rated for 18 for their children...and that little girl has a knife? ...all I can say is that the logic of this world is now ending."

You've mentioned violent video games here. I'm wondering what country you live in?

I really appreciate your response. Take care.

I didn't know that you live in Canada. Now this shocks me even more. lolz Actually, I also live in Canada but in Quebec. I know there are a few people hunting but to know that children also get involved in this, it's just unusual to me. here, most things are controlled. I know some parents who wouldn't buy them any violent games and i am not talking about the soldiers shooting at each other or something. I mean more mature games. But of course they are some exceptions. After hearing my teacher's story, I just felt that this is very wrong. Not only this could affect her but accidents can happen as well. Children should not grow up so fast. I hope things will get better for her family and they will chance something about this and that the little girl won't develop any strange attitude.

Thanks so much for coming back in here. It's really very interesting, how things are so different from one province to the next. I would not have expected to hear that you're from Quebec. I am against excessively violent video games too (for anyone.) I just find them disturbing. As for this little girl, I trust what you've mentioned is true. I truly hope she doesn't develop a serious problem, because of all of this. She really is important to me, and I know her so well, after being her babysitter for all of these years. Take care.

I don't think it's a good thing either. Both of her parents love to hunt for sport, and they all enjoy eating the game they've killed. It's true that many parents pass on the things they love, to their kids. There's nothing wrong with that, as long as they are good things. However, I believe seven is too young for a child to go hunting. She has become obsessed with this, and often talks about it. Actually, her family has been having a lot of problems. The authorities are involved. It just saddens me, to see all of the changes in this little girl, and many of them not for the good. Thanks for sharing here. Take care.