An Interesting Sunday Morning
By CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
Nashville, Tennessee
July 18, 2021 11:33am CST
Was in the screen room earlier enjoying the quiet morning. All of a sudden I heard a loud four-wheeler flying down the street over from my home.
I could not believe what I saw. Looked like a young teen riding, with no helmet, no shirt, and standing up. Yes, he was standing up, going down the street.
I know the police chief that lives on that street. I gave him a call. I was afraid for the boy. And others as well. I never expected the reaction I received. He said, oh yeah, that is my son. 
Others have called me as well. I will go check on him.
He did not seem one bit concerned for his safety. I would be freaking out if that were my son. Oh well. Just another day in the neighborhood.
Others have called me as well. I will go check on him.
He did not seem one bit concerned for his safety. I would be freaking out if that were my son. Oh well. Just another day in the neighborhood.27 people like this
29 responses
@RebeccasFarm (91299)
• United States
18 Jul 21
I see Carol well you were good to call. Yes shocker huh. Hope the kid is fine.
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@RebeccasFarm (91299)
• United States
18 Jul 21
@CarolDM Sounds like a one way street calling him for anything
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@RasmaSandra (97908)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
19 Jul 21
Well, I guess the police chief has seen everything in this life so far and nothing disturbs him anymore but I certainly would never let my son ride like that, It takes but a minute for an accident to happen,
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@RasmaSandra (97908)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
19 Jul 21
@CarolDM not to mention any unfortunate animals
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@Deepizzaguy (122070)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
18 Jul 21
I guess some people just like to think that are real life super heroes taking chances with their lives.
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@Deepizzaguy (122070)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
19 Jul 21
@CarolDM I remember a police officer who was a Mississippi state trooper giving us Domino's Pizza his stories that parents need to be responsible for the behavior of their children when they ride in autos or motorcycles.
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@everwonderwhy (7355)
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19 Jul 21
Oh, my! Some dangerous pass time hobby for that daring young man. 
I hope that that four-wheeler is registered vehicle and licensed 'driver'.
I hope that that four-wheeler is registered vehicle and licensed 'driver'.1 person likes this
@everwonderwhy (7355)
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19 Jul 21
@CarolDM Hi, Carol. I didn't think so, either. Thank you. So good to see you and visiting with a few of our good friends here. Australia is in a state to dictatorial lockdown again. The 5th. So, am not busy at work. 
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
19 Jul 21
@everwonderwhy I heard about Australia's lockdown. My friend had to cancel travel plans there.
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@florelway (23339)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
18 Jul 21
Oh why can't he discipline his boy?
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@cmoneyspinner (9218)
• Austin, Texas
19 Jul 21
I would be hysterical. Especially without a helmet. I get upset when I see people in the streets riding motorcycles without a helmet. I wish the cops would pull them over and give them a ticket. But every time I see them I never see a cop. Funny thing is ... I usually see them on Sundays. Sunday must be a great day for bikers. 
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@LindaOHio (222285)
• United States
19 Jul 21
That certainly was a surprise. Too bad he's not more concerned about his son.
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@janethwayne (5191)
• Philippines
19 Jul 21
Goodness me of course you feel scared of that and it's dangerous.
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@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
19 Jul 21
that is pretty funny if you think about it! but I would err more on your side there. i suspect the danger of doing that is greater than the freedom desired!
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@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
19 Jul 21
@CarolDM that happens more often than most of us would like.
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@asianlady (2692)
• Ireland
19 Jul 21
That's scary. I hope he will not do that again
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@snowy22315 (208751)
• United States
18 Jul 21
Oh wow, now you know where junior got his lassiez faire attitude from!
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@wolfgirl569 (135581)
• Marion, Ohio
19 Jul 21
They are not supposed to ride them on the roads here. Maybe call someone else if he does it again.
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@Dena91 (17029)
• United States
19 Jul 21
Just last Sunday had a friend's son, he's 8, have a very serious ATV accident. Spent a few days in the hospital after having surgery. He hit a bump and went over the handlebars. He split his face open above his left eye and had a fractured wrist. Thankfully he didn't have brain damage, though it took him a day to remember his parents and what happened. He wasn't riding irresponsible, had a helmet on wasn't going fast, just a bump that threw him off.
Sad that the police chief wasn't a bit more concerned than he was for his boy. I'm sure he is like so many, "that will never happen to me or mine" mentality.
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@Lindcurtins (311)
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18 Jul 21
You are more careing than the police chief...some parents can be terrible
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