On Proposal alters truancy ordinance

Posted on May 8 at 6:45 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

I am sorry but it just absurd to think that any parent lets there kid ditch school. When people don't know the history, they should not assume the simple.

I find it interesting that the Evansville school district has three lawsuits pending all from the last year.

I was in court with my son about two years ago in Evansville, Juvenile court. For something stupid on his part. But anyway I got to talking with another father who was there with his son. They told me they were there for truancy. I asked skip a day or two?

I was stunned when the answer I got was more like 90. I then said well you must have had to come back from last year.

The response was no, its all from this year.
90 days. The dad remember was a single dad and had pulled out all the stops.

I am not certain what happened in court that day because juvenile is closed. I ran in to the dad about a month ago and we made small talk at the store. I asked him about his son.

He pulled him from school, the kid took either his ged or hsed? and is now a sophomore in college getting honors. Gong to classes.

I simply think the kid was bored out of his mind. Not a excuse but its not always a simple answer.

I think people need to remember that the Judge asked for this change not the parents, so there must be good reason.

I personally think Judge Alisankus rocks. He does a excellent job with these kids.

I agree with the idea that we all as parents, our students have to follow the law. So should the schools. If they follow the law they won't have to worry about this change in the ordinance . If they don't, well then like the rest of they will be held accountable.

So people when posting, unless you live in the four walls with these parents and kids don't just assume you know what they have or had not done.

IF this is something your kids would never do be grateful, be thrilled, count your lucky stars.

But don't be so arrogant as to judge.