I'm all for a good rivalry but...

[Kddn]

This is ridiculous! Tonight, at a scrimmage game between Petal and Oak Grove, at Oak Grove, my little girl (10) was behind the stands playing with a tennis ball with another little girl when an older boy walked up and demanded the ball. When she told him they were playing with it, his friend grabbed her arms and he punched her in the chest and took the ball. When his dad was approached with the problem his response was along the lines of you should have staying in Petal. Needless to say, my husband got involved and things got uglier from there. This is not an Oak Grove bashing thread because I have seen people from Petal act in similar ways when it comes to Oak Grove. My problem is this, at what point does rivalry escalate to bodily harm being acceptable, especially when it is a 10 year old little girl being held and hit by two 13 year old boys!?! I know the parents name because he was stupid enough to give it when asked and I would hope this was an isolated incident of ignorance. Thanks for letting me vent and once again, I’m not Oak Grove bashing…

[Kitty]

Bodily harm is never acceptable, IMO.

I am sorry this happened.

[EricStratton]

We never hit little girls when I was at OG....little Petal boys were fair game though....

Seriously, little boy and wiseass daddy should have been hog tied and beaten to a pulp....

[OTM]

Two 13 yr old boys would have felt my belt on their asses and their daddy would have gotten his ass kicked if he stepped in.

[MamaTyson74]

holy crap.....I would have lost my temper and probably gotten escorted from the game. When it comes to my kids I lose all control when someone harms them! Heck, dont even comment on my youngest sons speech problem without me ripping off heads!

[Kitty]

If the boy acted like that, it should come as no surprise that the father acted the way he did.

Learned behavior. :smt009

[gine]

What a loser Dad. His son is headed for trouble, if that is the mindset of the authoritative figure in his life. It was a school function at Oak Grove? If I knew the kids names, I'd call the school and report it to the principal. Since it is a school function, perhaps there is some authority there. It is a shame.

[cajungirl]

how awfull...sorry for your lil girl.I dont give a crap about any sport except my hubbys jiu jitsu..I never understood the rivalry crap.:smt009

[dyates]

Sorry to hear that happened Kddn....I would have lost it and probably ended up in jail. I can't believe the dad said something so stupid instead of making the boy apologize atleast...but then again yeah I can. People are screwed up. He probably beats his wife...if he doesn't then he's well on his way of teaching his 13 year old punk son to become a wife beater. What a jackass.

[Kddn]

It wasn't a school function it was select ball. It was inappropriate either way!!! It's funny though because I am so against laying your hands on someone but I came close tonight to going to jail! Hubby handled it well, for those who don't know me my husband it a LEO, he has to lead by example and under the circumstances, with all of those kids around he did good! The thing is though a punch to the chest could be lethal, she is bruised! That mentality is being taught and two lives could have changed tonight over ignorance! Thanks for the support guys, I was really questioning humanity!!!

[noway]

I still Dont Like Oak Grove and Cheese whine dude.. :smt105

[pinkytuscadero]

Kiddn,

I'm so sorry this happened tonight.:smt009 I know you are not OG bashing. You sound like a concerned parent.

I saw some kids behind the homeplate who were being disrespectful about Petal. I kept hearing one little turd in particular. I really don't think I've ever seen him, he doesn't hang out with my kids. If you do know his name, would you mind pming me with it?

One of my son's friends had come behind my bleachers once and said, "Miss ____, did you see that lady flip all of us off? She got mad because someone asked for the ball after it went over the top of the bleachers and hit her." I said, "Well it seems to me like whoever threw the ball should go tell her it was an accident and apologize."

I didn't pay much attention after that b/c I told my son, to stay away from riff raff.

If one of my boys EVER hit a girl, I would beat his ass. If one was as disrespectful as that particular little turd was, who was standing around behind the umpire, I would drag him off and he wouldn't want to come back to the ballpark.

Please accept my apology as our team has always enjoyed playing A.S. You have a great team that shows good sportsmanship. Those kids don't normally come to our games and are not the way all of the kids act.

Pinky

[Kddn]

Pinky - thank you so much!

[No-Halo]

It wasn't a school function it was select ball. It was inappropriate either way!!! It's funny though because I am so against laying your hands on someone but I came close tonight to going to jail! Hubby handled it well, for those who don't know me my husband it a LEO, he has to lead by example and under the circumstances, with all of those kids around he did good! The thing is though a punch to the chest could be lethal, she is bruised! That mentality is being taught and two lives could have changed tonight over ignorance! Thanks for the support guys, I was really questioning humanity!!!
Even though we would've loved to have heard "hubby kicked his butt", Mr Kiddn did the right thing... its a tough situation when this happens and you're a LEO.

"Lead by example" prevailed and hubby didnt get into a bind with his superiors over this idiots actions. We both know if Mr Kiddn would've done what he probably wanted to the idiot would have run right down and signed charges on him.

Tell little Kiddn we're glad she's ok. :smt023

[PalominofillyinMS]

Punching someone in the chest can stop their heart!!! Does that little *** know that??? Does his *** of a father know that???! They should have their ***** thrown in jail & sued! If I ever saw a boy punch my little grandaughter, I'd be all over him like a hound dog on a pork chop! And it would not be a pretty sight--this coming from a meek mild non-confrontational person!:smt093

[Kddn]

We both know if Mr Kiddn would've done what he probably wanted to the idiot would have run right down and signed charges on him.

Tell little Kiddn we're glad she's ok. :smt023

Yea, you know how much it takes to get him going, I do believe if the man hadn't changed his tone it would have been a bad situation and we would probably be eating with ya'll for a while. No-Halo, jr. would love that!:oops:

Little K is going to be fine, she has some bruising and is scared to death but she's tough...you know, she's just like her mom! :laugh:

[No-Halo]

Hey Palomino I tooted the siren at your hubby while he was in the yard earlier today as I rode by your house, thanks for not coming out and kickin my butt. :clap:

[No-Halo]

Yea, you know how much it takes to get him going, I do believe if the man hadn't changed his tone it would have been a bad situation and we would probably be eating with ya'll for a while. No-Halo, jr. would love that!:oops:

Little K is going to be fine, she has some bruising and is scared to death but she's tough...you know, she's just like her mom! :laugh:
You can eat with us anytime you want Kiddn, the door is always open and yes Halo Jr would love that. :bowrofl:

I'm glad lil Kiddn is tough like you!! :smt023

[Blockhead]

Not to get the whole "hitting your kid" thing fired back up. But so help me, if I had a son and he punched a little girl, they'd be replaying that ass beating for a month on WDAM. Defending him? Not a chance in hell. I would have held my son down and let the little girl kick the shit out of him.

Hit her in the chest. I mean, we used to do that in Jr High, Middle School, whatever. But never to a girl. Inexcusable. That's been known to put people to sleep.

Probably the same type of imbecile parent who claims they accidentally left a handgun in their daughter's purse.

[Blockhead]

If the boy acted like that, it should come as no surprise that the father acted the way he did.

Learned behavior. :smt009
Idiots breed idiots. Sad but true.

[betsy]

Why didn't you press charges? Maybe it would make that stupid father think twice before defending his bully son if it hurt him in his back pocket. Your dear baby had bruises and will probably remember this all her life. I hope she is OK. I am so sorry that happened to yall.

[countrygirl]

I think I would have pressed charges also especially since the parents didn't do anything.

[Kddn]

Pressing charges in this case is more trouble than it's worth...you have no adult that witnessed the incident and it's his word against hers.

[Maggie-Doodle]

Pressing charges in this case is more trouble than it's worth...you have no adult that witnessed the incident and it's his word against hers.

Take pictures of the bruises, have your daughter write down exactly what happened in case she needs to remember the incident at a later date. You can always go later and sign charges IF she has medical problems from the incident. IF it were me however, I would at least file a report on the incident with the L.E. agency with jurisdiction where ever you were at. It is called C.Y.A.! You have the kids name...do it just in case.

[Fish-Bait]

Atari parents again....sheesh...wth?

In my present state of mind I would have smoke that S.O.B right upside his noggin'....Now if I was woke up real good I think I would make his world a living nightmare. Prolly have a constable serve him a paper or two for being full of dumbassedness. No male is supposed to hit any female unless the said male get's kicked in the groin for no apparent reason.....

[countrygirl]

Take pictures of the bruises, have your daughter write down exactly what happened in case she needs to remember the incident at a later date. You can always go later and sign charges IF she has medical problems from the incident. IF it were me however, I would at least file a report on the incident with the L.E. agency with jurisdiction where ever you were at. It is called C.Y.A.! You have the kids name...do it just in case.


That's a good idea there Maggie. As the grandmother of a child born with a heart defect and has had four surgeries, something like this could be very dangerous for him. These boys need to know that they shouldn't hit anyone in the chest.

[politically incorrect]

The dad deserves a good butt-kicking. However, this should not really be characterized as an Oak Grove-Petal rivalry problem. It sounds like this dumbass would be an embarrassment to any school or community. Every community has their share like him. As much as I despise the Warriors on the athletic fields, I don't think we should blame this incident on the competition between the two schools.

[Baloo]

kddn, I am glad that your little girl is ok and I applaud your husband for handling the situation with integrity and setting a good example for the kids. I agree with all of the others on here who have said that both the boys and the dad needed a can of whoop-a$$ opened up on him!

[XC9]

You get what you give! That is what I have always found to be true.

[Kddn]

The dad deserves a good butt-kicking. However, this should not really be characterized as an Oak Grove-Petal rivalry problem. It sounds like this dumbass would be an embarrassment to any school or community. Every community has their share like him. As much as I despise the Warriors on the athletic fields, I don't think we should blame this incident on the competition between the two schools.

I want to make sure that everyone read in my original post that this was not an Oak Grove bashing thing. My point is exactly this Politically Incorrect, This was dangerous and scary. All that being said, let me say that there have been Oak Grovers (is that correct?) that were there and knew what had gone on come forward to apologize, if not to me personally, then to the coaches or parents they know on the team. This has helped ease me concern over the rivalry issue! Thanks all you Oak Grove people!:clap::clap:

As for the issue with the few adult idiots at the game that night, I'm not threatening anything but Karma is a, well you know and it all comes back around!!!

Thanks guys, for all your support and Pinky for your kind words. Ya'll are a great outlet!

[PalominofillyinMS]

Hey Palomino I tooted the siren at your hubby while he was in the yard earlier today as I rode by your house, thanks for not coming out and kickin my butt. :clap: Yeah, He told me about it this morning when I was getting ready for church. Me want to kick your butt???! Never! I would have invited you in for a cup of coffee or a Coke.:-D

[nooskye]

http://www.comcast.net/articles/news-national/20080517/BBY.Boy_s.Baseball.Injury/

I know this story isn't linked to an actual hit from another person ... but it's just a look at what MAY happen if one is struck in chest too hard :(

I hope your little one is feeling better Kddn ...