SmileyRose
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Sat Jun-12-10 02:03 PM
Response to Reply #14 |
| 20. She endangered no one but herself. |
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I have been roasted beyond all reason on this website for my harshness toward parents I think are far too permissive of their precious little darling brats from hell and just expect "the village" to actually raise their hellions.
All things considered, there's no reason for me to believe Abby's parents were dishonest with themselves about requirements involved in the task or Abby's ability to meet the challenges. IMHO my 16 yr old niece is more likely to kill someone with her temps than Abby is with her boat. (Which is why my niece is still only permitted to practice in empty parking lots).
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| -My 16 yo son wants to set a record as the youngest starter in the Indy 500. |
HooptieWagon |
Jun-12-10 01:24 PM |
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I don't believe he meets the requirements to do that. |
MineralMan |
Jun-12-10 01:28 PM |
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Shouldn't be any riskier than driving a car to the Walmart |
itsrobert |
Jun-12-10 01:28 PM |
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I believe no 16 year old died in the Indy 500. |
LisaL |
Jun-12-10 01:31 PM |
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It's a great idea. |
flvegan |
Jun-12-10 01:31 PM |
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If the car isn't ready at the start, we'll start him when it is, even if it's raining. |
HooptieWagon |
Jun-12-10 02:03 PM |
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To start the race I would assume he would have to drive to the starting grid |
Taitertots |
Jun-12-10 03:22 PM |
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They push the car to the starting grid... |
jmowreader |
Jun-12-10 05:03 PM |
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Nicely done |
mitchum |
Jun-12-10 01:36 PM |
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Why stop there? NASCAR! |
TexasObserver |
Jun-12-10 01:36 PM |
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Yes, if my 16 yo son does it without killing himself or anyone else... |
HooptieWagon |
Jun-12-10 01:45 PM |
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Actually, when it comes to driver safety (and the safety of others on the road the US is well behind |
depakid |
Jun-12-10 10:21 PM |
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I like that. |
HooptieWagon |
Jun-12-10 10:41 PM |
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Along with less death and injuries for drivers- there's also an advantage for P-Platers |
depakid |
Jun-12-10 10:59 PM |
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Did his older brother successfully complete the Indy 500 |
Warpy |
Jun-12-10 01:37 PM |
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Doesn't work for me |
SmileyRose |
Jun-12-10 01:43 PM |
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Yes, we should congratulate Abby for not ramming and sinking Jessica... |
HooptieWagon |
Jun-12-10 01:49 PM |
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you are out of clues. |
Warren Stupidity |
Jun-12-10 02:01 PM |
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She endangered no one but herself. |
SmileyRose |
Jun-12-10 02:03 PM |
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She's had her temp license for a bit? |
HooptieWagon |
Jun-12-10 02:05 PM |
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Not to mention that most of the great Indy car drivers were born with the reflexes and concentration |
mrcheerful |
Jun-12-10 01:45 PM |
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He's good at video games... that's proof enough for me. nt |
HooptieWagon |
Jun-12-10 01:46 PM |
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Yeah and I'm good at jumping cars with motorcycles without ramps |
mrcheerful |
Jun-12-10 01:53 PM |
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Cops will come after you if your kid rides a bicycle without a helmet. |
Lasher |
Jun-12-10 01:47 PM |
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What do you expect from a glory seeking family? |
TexasObserver |
Jun-13-10 01:00 PM |
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Do you have a paypal account? |
whistler162 |
Jun-12-10 01:48 PM |
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Not yet, but I'm sure the buy Laurence Sunderland a clue fund will take your donation. |
HooptieWagon |
Jun-12-10 01:51 PM |
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Abby is an experienced sailor. |
Warren Stupidity |
Jun-12-10 02:00 PM |
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Newsflash! The Southern Ocean is kind of noted for storms in the winter. |
HooptieWagon |
Jun-12-10 02:09 PM |
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so what? |
Warren Stupidity |
Jun-12-10 02:13 PM |
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I think the point is |
pipoman |
Jun-12-10 02:25 PM |
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16 year old brat |
Warren Stupidity |
Jun-12-10 03:41 PM |
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So were the Skipper and Gilligan |
itsrobert |
Jun-12-10 03:17 PM |
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yes ocean sailing is risky |
Warren Stupidity |
Jun-12-10 03:42 PM |
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Maybe because now they are forcing their risks onto rescuers? |
HooptieWagon |
Jun-12-10 09:39 PM |
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That doesn't seem to be a relevant example. |
JVS |
Jun-12-10 11:58 PM |
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The Onion won't hire you any time soon. |
Blue-Jay |
Jun-12-10 02:02 PM |
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Do let us know when your son gets his license... |
hayu_lol |
Jun-12-10 03:12 PM |
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Unrecced... |
MicaelS |
Jun-12-10 03:29 PM |
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I agree, that's why I'm buying my 16 yo son a half million dollar Indycar. |
HooptieWagon |
Jun-12-10 09:31 PM |
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I think that's a decision best made by you, his mother, him and any regulatory or |
cbayer |
Jun-12-10 03:43 PM |
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One more thing, it might be best for you not to advise him until you have logged |
cbayer |
Jun-12-10 03:58 PM |
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Durch authorities had to put a stop to their 13 year old's attempt |
depakid |
Jun-12-10 09:42 PM |
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How dare those Dutch authorities deprive a teenager of adventure!!! |
HooptieWagon |
Jun-12-10 09:59 PM |
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How many 16 year old kids are allowed to play with these? |
PJPhreak |
Jun-12-10 03:46 PM |
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"And a properly equipped ocean going Sailboat is any more dangerous?" |
HooptieWagon |
Jun-12-10 09:49 PM |
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I took a 26 Day course in Ocean Sailing and Survival when I was 16 (1975) |
PJPhreak |
Jun-12-10 11:42 PM |
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Fine, then they have no right to call on rescuers when the kid gets in trouble. |
HooptieWagon |
Jun-12-10 11:48 PM |
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Give it a rest. |
joe black |
Jun-12-10 04:57 PM |
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possibly it's because he has neither the practical experience nor the training. |
LanternWaste |
Jun-12-10 05:34 PM |
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There's a reason it sucks to be a kid today - and that reason is in your OP. |
Edweird |
Jun-12-10 05:45 PM |
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But your kid is so adventuresome! |
treestar |
Jun-12-10 09:34 PM |
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Mexico's youngest bullfighter draws first blood |
depakid |
Jun-12-10 09:37 PM |
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LOL! But make sure if something goes wrong, you parents won't have to pay to get it sorted! |
Violet_Crumble |
Jun-12-10 09:39 PM |
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This shit won't abate until another kid gets killed- just like before with Jessica Dubroff |
depakid |
Jun-12-10 10:04 PM |
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Everyone knows teenagers are great judges of the risk in their adventures. |
HooptieWagon |
Jun-12-10 10:12 PM |
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7 is not 16! There is a huge difference. |
Jennicut |
Jun-12-10 10:28 PM |
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Teens also used to work 16hr shifts in sweatshops and mines... |
HooptieWagon |
Jun-12-10 11:00 PM |
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l16 hour shifts or anything in sweatshops is not ok for anyone |
JI7 |
Jun-12-10 11:06 PM |
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Agreed, and Abby probably got little sleep battling several days of winter storms. |
HooptieWagon |
Jun-12-10 11:13 PM |
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Where does it stop? 14, 13, 12? |
depakid |
Jun-12-10 11:13 PM |
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An experienced and mature 16 yo is quite capable of captaining coastal trips. |
HooptieWagon |
Jun-12-10 11:38 PM |
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Hmmm, I know this guy. |
HooptieWagon |
Jun-12-10 10:30 PM |
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Even the guy who built her boat said she wasn't up to doing it... |
Violet_Crumble |
Jun-12-10 11:17 PM |
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Jessica picked a much more suitable boat and weather window. |
HooptieWagon |
Jun-12-10 11:33 PM |
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Death can happen any time.... |
MicaelS |
Jun-13-10 12:48 PM |
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Her parents are worried about "rescuing" her boat. |
TexasObserver |
Jun-13-10 12:51 PM |
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Kick and Unrec for dumbassedness. n/t |
Vickers |
Jun-12-10 11:18 PM |
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Abby is experienced since she was a toddler. You fail. n/t |
Subdivisions |
Jun-12-10 11:29 PM |
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Her comments since the rescue demonstrate a lack of maturity and appreciation |
depakid |
Jun-12-10 11:44 PM |
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Then her parents should have pushed her to sail around the world solo as a toddler. |
HooptieWagon |
Jun-12-10 11:47 PM |
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This kid will make him look stupid! |
Mopar151 |
Jun-13-10 12:16 AM |
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Go, go, go! |
Missy Vixen |
Jun-13-10 12:27 AM |
#69 |
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