Cynthia_Smoot's Blog

15 minutes of shame is definitely it. And you know what? Just once I would like to see a parent of one of these children get on the news and say something like this. "My child will never lay a hand on another person after I get done with them. Their behavior was completely uncalled for and they will answer to me when I get them home". Then I'd like to hear that they actually punished the heck out of their child and taught them to treat people with respect. Instead, what I hear is "well my child didn't do anything" and "she called my daughter names". Wake up parents. Teach your children to respect people. Teach them morals and how to behave. Do not teach them that it's ok to treat people like animals. Because in the end you're setting them up for failure. And then you're no better than an animal yourself.

After what I just heard I say shame on Dr Phil. Shouldn't he be there to maybe offer the victim some counseling after her traumatic attack, and not bailing out the BULLY?

In my opinion, Dr. Phil has lost all creditablity to provide any services for rehabilitation and counseling and his license should be revoked. It appears he no longer cares about justice and accountability but what can he profit from. To me, his judgement is no better than those girls who did this crime. It's almost like he is beating the victim again. I hope that the judge does not let anyone of these girls or their relatives profit from this horrific crime. I also believe if parent would do some raising instead of birthing, then maybe these children would not have turned into society's worst nightmares. I want to see justice for this crime and this victim. I am tired of the legal system letting everyone plead bargain or down play offenses from felonies to misdeamenors and giving slaps on the wrists. These girls were old enough to premediate this crime, then they should be old enough to receive the punishment. I can only pray that the punishment fits the crime and maybe it might send a strong message to future violators.

I am only 17 but i believe that all those teens should be charged as adults. I watched that video two times and i noticed one of the girls screamed ,YES MOM. If the mother was there why didnt she come in and stop this dispute. This is one of the reasons i do not like highschool. All the dumb drama and ridiculous rumors spreading non-stop. I think the mother should be charged too. To the family of the victim i am sorry for the stupidty of all the other teens. I understand why so many rules are around. It is because of stupidty. All eight there not only should be charged as adults but they should have to publically apoligize not only to the family but to the rest of us teens for defamation of our charater!

There is more to this story than is being said. For a principal to be interviewed and say that he is glad they are being tried as adults - there is more to it. What that tells me is, he has had problems with them before and has gotten no where with the students, as well as the parents.

This girls are bullies and have not been controlled. This just does not happen out of the clear blue for 15 mins of fame.

I know, my son is being bullied. He has been taking self-defense classes - prior to this situation happening, as I fear it is going to happen in the future.

I don't want these girls to go away for life or anything close, but I sure hope they all get more then just probation. To just drop her off after they beat her that bad is cruel!!
That is where she was calling home, in that house. Can't imagine going home to that, and then dropped off with no where to go. Shame, shame.
It is a good thing for her that the young lady that helped her came along. What comes aground goes around, she will be rewarded someday for her kindness... The others should be very worried.