I am so upset I don't know what to do...

United States
March 19, 2007 2:55pm CST
I just found out that my two nephews may be apart of a gang!!! I am so upset about this, my sister is upset and I really can't believe it. I am at work right now and can't investigate to see if it is true, but I am really freaking out! I didn't ever think they would be able to do something so crazy!!!
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@jojopuff (520)
• United States
19 Mar 07
Wow...that is really sad and scary. I hope your nephews get out of there, because that is extremely dangerous for them and others. You will be in my thoughts. Take care!
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• United States
20 Mar 07
Thanks so much! I am really scared myself. My mind is racing over this.
@classy56 (2880)
• United States
19 Mar 07
nothing surprizes me any more about kids.i can why you would be upset. being in a gang spells trouble.if they are in a gang you an your sister needs to get them out of it.but its not going to be easy.keep me posted of what you find out about your nephews.i hope it turns out ok for you an your sister.
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• United States
20 Mar 07
Thank you. I will keep you posted. My sister is trying to send them away for college so that they will be out of that environment. Prayerfully that will help the situation.
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@dixielol (1579)
• United States
30 Mar 07
Oh wow. Im not really sure what to say. My first qustion would be how sure are you that they are in a gang? If you heard it from a reliable source or know it to be true, that is pretty upsetting. I hope that your sister manages to get them out of there before something bad happens to them. My next qustion would be, how safe is it going to be for your sister if she does get them out of there? Some gangs would go as far as trying to hurt the family if it's members leave. I hope that this isnt one of those gangs. I hope everthing works out for you & your family!
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@maribea (2366)
• Italy
19 Mar 07
I hope it is only a misunderstanding..if not I hope you arrive in time to prevent them from doing something dangerous...maybe you were lucky in the end to discover what was happening in time...may GOd protect you and your beloved ones...unfortunately people can do great mistakes and young people can make silly things for silly reasons..sometimes they want only to do what they see on tv or they want to act like older guys...I hope everything goes well in the end and I am praying for you all
• United States
20 Mar 07
Thank you so very much. My sister is trying to get them out of the state so that they will hopefully get away from whomever is influencing them. Thanks for your prayers!!!
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@mjsdls (1840)
• United States
30 Mar 07
This is very scary. I just can't imagine what you all are going through. I will keep you all and this situation in my prayers. I pray the Lord intervene in this situation in Jesus name. Keep us posted on what is happening.
• United States
17 May 07
what makes your sister think that they are in a gang? what city do they live in? and how old are they? There are alot of real and dangerous gangs out there, but alot of the time, especially in certain kinds of neighborhoods, kids are just glamorizing things they see on tv and they are usually in no real danger, depending on where they live. Unless they live in an area that has "real" gang problems, I wouldn't worry too much sense they may just be going through a stage. plus alot of times people see kids wearing baggy pants, or clothing representing hiphop culture and immediately assume they are gang members.