Mrs Kravitz??

Imaoldhippie · ‎06-10-2015

On our local news this morning was a story about a neighbor somewhere in Ohio that called police because a 12 year old boy was throwing a football in the street. Police showed up and they played football with him. Bet the nosy neighbor was really miffed.

This is a perfect example of the small mind mentality of some people.

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CAcableGirl2 · ‎06-03-2010

@Imaoldhippie Wow, that's crazy. Kids can't even be kids anymore without someone making an issue out of it. Better to have them outside playing a game of football instead of sitting in front of a TV playing video games or getting into trouble.

Now that kid is going to wonder who is calling on him whenever he is outside in his own neighborhood.

......You look like I need a drink.....

mspatmac · ‎06-10-2015

Unfortunately there is more to the story. Please Goggle as I don't want to start a controversial discussion. Do have to say outstanding resolution.

KingstonsMom · ‎03-09-2010

@Imaoldhippie

I agree.

The story I read said there were a couple of young boys playing football in the street when a neighbor called police describing it as a 'gang' causing a disturbance.

When the police arrived and saw how young the boys were (around 12) and causing no harm or trouble, they played with them.

The video of them playing together is priceless, with one of the cops taking a tumble trying to catch a ball, LOL!

I'm sure you can google the video, I don't remember if was posted on IG, FB or another site.

Nice community relations on the officer's part and the video really made me smile, the kids were obviously so psyched that the officers were playing with them.

You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.

jackthebear · ‎03-11-2010

@Imaoldhippie wrote:
On our local news this morning was a story about a neighbor somewhere in Ohio that called police because a 12 year old boy was throwing a football in the street. Police showed up and they played football with him. Bet the nosy neighbor was really miffed.

This is a perfect example of the small mind mentality of some people.

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50Mickey · ‎05-21-2010

I googled this and this shouldn't be controversial at all. Three cops came and joined in the game with the kids. What a great way to connect with young men and to let them know that there are good cops out there. Hopefully Mrs. Kravitz got her comeuppance and will think twice before calling the the police on a group of kids playing in the street doing what kids have done for years.

kitcat51 · ‎09-15-2016

I searched for the story...it wasn't a kid it was a group of kids & it made the news because they're black. Maybe she was worried because they weren't wearing masks & if that's why she called it doesn't surprise me because it's happened in my small town too...the self appointed mask & cart monitors are a pain in the keister.

KingstonsMom · ‎03-09-2010

@50Mickey wrote:
I googled this and this shouldn't be controversial at all. Three cops came and joined in the game with the kids. What a great way to connect with young men and to let them know that there are good cops out there. Hopefully Mrs. Kravitz got her comeuppance and will think twice before calling the the police on a group of kids playing in the street doing what kids have done for years.

@50Mickey

I think it's only "controversial" in a good way, showing positive interaction between a group of kids and police officers.

As for 'Karen' the street monitor who called in (false information), I have no words.

You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.

Carmie · ‎10-25-2010

I didn't read the story, but my sister had a bad experience with kids playing football in the street.

They dented her car in several places and finally broke her front windshield. She parks in the street in front of her home.

The kids in question live about a block away. She asked them several time to play football in front of their own house. Their reply " We are not allowed. Dad has a new car."

There is a large public playground behind my sister house where the kids can go.

Etoile308 · ‎01-04-2014

IG, if you have no words then why are you using them? You must realize that the moniker "Karen" has become nothing but a slur. And a slur is a slur is a slur. Petty name calling that is not cute.

There may be more to this story. I don't know. I don't watch videos. But I was always taught for safety that streets were for vehicles and yards, sidewalk, parks were for playing. And if I had a new car parked on the street I may have found the football game concerning. There may indeed be more to the story.