Putting the "pop" in your soda...

[southsider2k5]

From the MC News Dispatch...

 

ROLLING PRAIRIE - A 15-year old Rolling Prairie boy was suspended from school for allegedly serving a classmate a drink spiked with the male impotence drug Viagra.

 

The prank was aimed at a boy who contacted police Tuesday saying that he was now being harassed by the teen who tried slipping him the pill.

 

According to LaPorte County police, the New Prairie High School students were at a bus stop Feb. 28 in the 200 block of West Michigan Street in Rolling Prairie when the accused offered the boy a soda pop.

 

In accepting, the boy grabbed the container, then noticed a blue residue on top of the can. Not knowing what the substance might be, the boy poured out the contents and discarded the can, police said.

 

The suspect laughed and indicated the blue-colored substance was Viagra, according to police.

 

After arriving for class, the boy informed school officials who then questioned the suspect, who was placed on a one-week suspension, police said.

 

New Prairie High School Principal Clara Clark would not provide any details of the investigation, saying any student disciplinary matter can be discussed only with the parents.

 

“When a situation is brought to our attention we investigate, then we make a decision,” Clark said.

 

On Tuesday, the boy targeted by the prank filed a complaint with police alleging the suspect approached him in the school cafeteria and, according to police, said, “What are you, stupid? You don't know the difference between toothpaste and Viagra?”

 

He then tried to hit the suspect but was restrained by three teachers, police said.

 

Police said they issued a warning that if the harassment continues, they will pursue criminal charges.

 

According to police, the suspect told a friend he was going to place a Viagra tablet into a can of soda and give the soft drink to the boy.

[Kyyle23]

Im curious where people stand on this sort of situation. When I was in school, this would be considered a harmless prank. Nowadays, its gonna be something like distributing pharmaceutical drugs without a license.

 

Where do you stand? Harmless Prank or Inexcusable idea that needs to be punished?

[YASNY]

Im curious where people stand on this sort of situation.  When I was in school, this would be considered a harmless prank.  Nowadays, its gonna be something like distributing pharmaceutical drugs without a license. 

 

Where do you stand?  Harmless Prank or Inexcusable idea that needs to be punished?

 

There is a reason it takes a prescription to acquire these drugs. They shouldn't be in the hands of children to be used for 'harmless pranks'. Punishment is defintely called for.

[RockRaines]

Im curious where people stand on this sort of situation.  When I was in school, this would be considered a harmless prank.  Nowadays, its gonna be something like distributing pharmaceutical drugs without a license. 

 

Where do you stand?  Harmless Prank or Inexcusable idea that needs to be punished?

I think its funny honestly. Kids cant even pick on other kids today without a lawsuit.

[YASNY]

I think its funny honestly.  Kids cant even pick on other kids today without a lawsuit.

 

Kids picking on kids. That only causes things like Columbine.

[RockRaines]

Kids picking on kids.  That only causes things like Columbine.

Or the billions of other cases where nothing like that happened. I wonder if it was the kids getting picked on? For all the millions of kids that are picked on every year, for the past 100 years, only a couple of cases happen like this? I guess the people who shoot up their office after getting fired should make a case for the elimination of layoffs, or the people who kill their exes after getting dumped should make a case for never having break ups? Outliers.

[YASNY]

Or the billions of other cases where nothing like that happened.  I wonder if it was the kids getting picked on? For all the millions of kids that are picked on every year, for the past 100 years, only a couple of cases happen like this?  I guess the people who shoot up their office after getting fired should make a case for the elimination of layoffs, or the people who kill their exes after getting dumped should make a case for never having break ups?  Outliers.

 

It's about kids being mean to each other, and some kids not being able to deal with it. Kids can be vicious. We had a high school shooting not 10 miles from where I work, at the time my boys were in high school. It kinda hit close to home. Ya know?

[RockRaines]

It's about kids being mean to each other, and some kids not being able to deal with it.  Kids can be vicious.  We had a high school shooting not 10 miles from where I work, at the time my boys were in high school.  It kinda hit close to home. Ya know?

Yes, as well it should. Of course the parents of the children are at blame as well. You should be in touch with your kids to know if something is bothering them to the point where they are thinking about shooting other kids. Also, where did these kids get the guns?

 

Adults pick on other adults in the workplace, on this board, on the street. Its something they are going to have to deal with through their childhood, in HS, in college, in life. Its the way of human beings to establish dominance in a social setting. We all went through it, and none of us shot and anyone, or got shot at. I think that people are overreacting at a few isolated incidents.

 

I feel for parents who have to worry about crazy kids and their neglegent parents however, and this is not an attack in any way.

Edited March 10, 2006 by RockRaines

[Queen Prawn]

I don't see how dropping pills into someone's drink can be funny. Yeah, he might get a woody, but there are other things that could happen especially if this kid is already on some sort of prescription.

[SleepyWhiteSox]

I don't see how dropping pills into someone's drink can be funny.  Yeah, he might get a woody, but there are other things that could happen especially if this kid is already on some sort of prescription.

 

Exactly.

 

Odds are it would not have ended bad, but you never know...you can pull better, funnier pranks without using drugs. Seems like a needless risk to me.

[RockRaines]

Exactly.

 

Odds are it would not have ended bad, but you never know...you can pull better, funnier pranks without using drugs.  Seems like a needless risk to me.

Thats because you arent a kid. Think of the dumbass s*** you did as a kid without knowing the outcome or without thinking at all. Kids will be kids afterall.

[LosMediasBlancas]

Thats because you arent a kid.  Think of the dumbass s*** you did as a kid without knowing the outcome or without thinking at all.  Kids will be kids afterall.

 

 

Yeah Rock, but it's because kids do stupid s*** that adults have to straighten them out when they do. What if it had been another drug and it killed him?

[YASNY]

Thats because you arent a kid.  Think of the dumbass s*** you did as a kid without knowing the outcome or without thinking at all.  Kids will be kids afterall.

 

That is exactly what I meant when I said you don't put prescription drugs in the hands of kids for the purpose of 'harmlees pranks'. Thanks for reinforcing my point.

[RockRaines]

That is exactly what I meant when I said you don't put prescription drugs in the hands of kids for the purpose of 'harmlees pranks'.  Thanks for reinforcing my point.

Oh absolutley. I agree with you 100%. Back when I was that age, I think we would have use gum or dirt or something of that matter. I believe parents these days want their kids to be extra safe, but do not take the time to actually raise their kids and make sure the kids can be safe themselves. Coming from a psych backround, I believe alot of the problems in kids today is due to nurturing and parenting. IMO

[SleepyWhiteSox]

Thats because you arent a kid.  Think of the dumbass s*** you did as a kid without knowing the outcome or without thinking at all.  Kids will be kids afterall.

 

And this kid got caught and has to go through the consequences. Bad luck on his part, I guess.

 

We've all done some stupid stuff. Sometimes we get caught, sometimes we don't. Doesn't make what he did more right or more wrong. Even when you do stupid s***, you know what you're doing is wrong, even at that age. That's why I don't feel sorry for him.

[RockRaines]

And this kid got caught and has to go through the consequences.  Bad luck on his part, I guess.

 

We've all done some stupid stuff.  Sometimes we get caught, sometimes we don't.  Doesn't make what he did more right or more wrong.  Even when you do stupid s***, you know what you're doing is wrong, even at that age.  That's why I don't feel sorry for him.

Totally. The kid will think twice next time when he wants to pull a prank. But at the same time, I still think parents get a little too carried away with legal action etc when something like this happens. They should spend more time with their kids and less with their lawyers.

[YASNY]

Oh absolutley.  I agree with you 100%.  Back when I was that age, I think we would have use gum or dirt or something of that matter.  I believe parents these days want their kids to be extra safe, but do not take the time to actually raise their kids and make sure the kids can be safe themselves.  Coming from a psych backround, I believe alot of the problems in kids today is due to nurturing and parenting. IMO

 

You know, there is one thing about having kids that is overlooked when comments like yours are made. I want to interject that I'm not trying to be confrontational here, just want to make a point. Most people who have kids are young and still have a lot of learning to do when it comes to setting priorities and realizing what is important and what isn't. Life and experience teaches these things to those that are smart enough to learn from them. Kids do not come with instruction manuals. It takes time to learn how to become a good parent. Some never do learn, or learn much too late.

[GoodAsGould]

This sounds dumb.... The kid didnt even drink the soda so it should of ended there. And if he did drink it he deserved it... How dumb would you be to accept a can of coke or whatevr thats already open and has blue stuff on it.

 

 

Kids are always going to be cruel to other kids... Id say Columbine could of been prevented by better parenting rather than childish pranks that kids pull.

[southsider2k5]

Totally.  The kid will think twice next time when he wants to pull a prank.  But at the same time, I still think parents get a little too carried away with legal action etc when something like this happens.  They should spend more time with their kids and less with their lawyers.

 

So in essense what you are saying is that it is only wrong if something bad happens? Because the kid wasn't allergic and didn't go into anaphilatic shock and die, that this prank wasn't a big deal? There is a reason something like this is illegal. Just because something bad didn't happen, doesn't mean it wasn't incredibly stupid, and the kid shouldn't be punished. He was old enough to know better, and deserves to be punished as such.

[RockRaines]

You know, there is one thing about having kids that is overlooked when comments like yours are made.  I want to interject that I'm not trying to be confrontational here, just want to make a point.  Most people who have kids are young and still have a lot of learning to do when it comes to setting priorities and realizing what is important and what isn't.  Life and experience teaches these things to those that are smart enough to learn from them.  Kids do not come with instruction manuals.  It takes time to learn how to become a good parent.  Some never do learn, or learn much too late.

Fair enough. I agree. But you have to admit in many cases there is alot less parent interaction than in the past.

[RockRaines]

So in essense what you are saying is that it is only wrong if something bad happens?  Because the kid wasn't allergic and didn't go into anaphilatic shock and die, that this prank wasn't a big deal?  There is a reason something like this is illegal.  Just because something bad didn't happen, doesn't mean it wasn't incredibly stupid, and the kid shouldn't be punished.  He was old enough to know better, and deserves to be punished as such.

3 rules I live by

 

1.Never get into a land war in asia

2.Never bet with a sicilian when death is on the line

3.Dont argue with SS2k5

Edited March 10, 2006 by RockRaines

[Mplssoxfan]

3 rules I live by

 

1.Never get into a land war in asia

2.Never bet with a sicilian when death in on the line

3.Dont argue with SS2k5

Good rules.

 

Two minutes worth of laughter good, actually.

[southsider2k5]

3 rules I live by

 

1.Never get into a land war in asia

2.Never bet with a sicilian when death is on the line

3.Dont argue with SS2k5

[YASNY]

Fair enough.  I agree.  But you have to admit in many cases there is alot less parent interaction than in the past.

 

I'll agree with you here, but with qualifiers. Back in the 50's the father worked and the mother stayed home to raise the kids. Currently, it takes two incomes to ... how should I put this ... To achieve the level of financial independance that most people strive for. Now, you have to weigh certain things here. Does 'financial independance' mean you get to go to Europe every other year ... does it mean you get to but your Sox season tickets ... or does it mean that you are busting your ass to put your kids through a good college? Where do you draw the line that decides whether you are giving your kids anough 'nuturing' or are your priorities to give your kid a chance to achieve and excel in life? There is no 'right way' to do things as you don't know what the future will bring. There are too many variables in this equation.

[RockRaines]

I'll agree with you here, but with qualifiers.  Back in the 50's the father worked and the mother stayed home to raise the kids.  Currently, it takes two incomes to ... how should I put this ... To achieve the level of financial independance that most people strive for.  Now, you have to weigh certain things here.  Does 'financial independance' mean you get to go to Europe every other year ... does it mean you get to but your Sox season tickets ... or does it mean that you are busting your ass to put your kids through a good college?  Where do you draw the line that decides whether you are giving your kids anough 'nuturing' or are your priorities to give your kid a chance to achieve and excel in life? There is no 'right way' to do things as you don't know what the future will bring.  There are too many variables in this equation.

Both of my parents worked, yet I still feel they spent a large amount of their free time with me and my sister. I feel they did a great job rasing me and making me a successful person. I still think that you can both work, and still have time to instill values and raise your kids correctly. But thats just my opinion.