Child protection...everybody's business!
Is it just me or does everyone really think we need to start talking about teen drinking on the Sunshine Coast?
Who wants to be a police officer at the moment?
About 100 people were arrested at Australia Day celebrations on the Sunshine Coast over the weekend. Maroochydore watch house actually ran out of beds.
In Noosa, two police officers were attacked in the Noosa Woods on Saturday afternoon …by teenagers.
Also in Noosa, a 13 year old girl was arrested after being found ‘heavily intoxicated’ in Hastings Street. The girl was taken to the cop shop – her parents were called and when Darling Dad turned up he gave the police a dressing down and returned his daughter to the party in Hastings Street.
Meanwhile, in Mooloolaba at McDonalds, hundreds gathered after the Saturday Night fireworks.
Around 3.30am they smashed the window of the Subway restaurant and the poor kids at Macca’s had to lock themselves inside the store, in fear of their safety.
I saw the vision on local news last night – I didn’t see anyone over 18 in any shot….
We have a culture of drinking in Australia. I know that.
I know lots of parents are happy for their 16 17 year olds to drink – and it’s legal for them to do it at home – but IT IS NOT LEGAL FOR THEM TO DRINK ON THE STREET.
It’s not legal for anyone, actually.
On the radio this morning Mark and I were called by a police officer who said he’s had enough.
He reminded us that police in Queensland are calling for more taser trials. They are already using capsicum spray just about every day – often on children.
And, if you let your kid out on Saturday night – without managing their access to alcohol or what time they got home or who they were with – then you can't complain when they suffer a squirt of capsicum spray. A 110kg drunk bloke causing trouble is a problem for police, it doesn't matter how old he is.
On that note, if your kid is drunk and in public (possibly behaving like a tool) then they are at risk of being king hit or stabbed or raped. It happens every single weekend.
As a parent it is your job to protect your child from themself.
Who wants to be a police officer at the moment?
About 100 people were arrested at Australia Day celebrations on the Sunshine Coast over the weekend. Maroochydore watch house actually ran out of beds.
In Noosa, two police officers were attacked in the Noosa Woods on Saturday afternoon …by teenagers.
Also in Noosa, a 13 year old girl was arrested after being found ‘heavily intoxicated’ in Hastings Street. The girl was taken to the cop shop – her parents were called and when Darling Dad turned up he gave the police a dressing down and returned his daughter to the party in Hastings Street.
Meanwhile, in Mooloolaba at McDonalds, hundreds gathered after the Saturday Night fireworks.
Around 3.30am they smashed the window of the Subway restaurant and the poor kids at Macca’s had to lock themselves inside the store, in fear of their safety.
I saw the vision on local news last night – I didn’t see anyone over 18 in any shot….
We have a culture of drinking in Australia. I know that.
I know lots of parents are happy for their 16 17 year olds to drink – and it’s legal for them to do it at home – but IT IS NOT LEGAL FOR THEM TO DRINK ON THE STREET.
It’s not legal for anyone, actually.
On the radio this morning Mark and I were called by a police officer who said he’s had enough.
He reminded us that police in Queensland are calling for more taser trials. They are already using capsicum spray just about every day – often on children.
And, if you let your kid out on Saturday night – without managing their access to alcohol or what time they got home or who they were with – then you can't complain when they suffer a squirt of capsicum spray. A 110kg drunk bloke causing trouble is a problem for police, it doesn't matter how old he is.
On that note, if your kid is drunk and in public (possibly behaving like a tool) then they are at risk of being king hit or stabbed or raped. It happens every single weekend.
As a parent it is your job to protect your child from themself.
posted by Caroline Hutchinson at 9:53 AM
2 Comments:
Hey Caroline,
I love ready your blog.. You make such good sense! I was quite touched with your take on the chances we take in this life... I think you have been brave to follow your dreams and "have a go" because that is really living... playing it safe sometimes feels like just going through the motions. I wish you all the best, and thanks for posting your thoughts on the everyday issues.
Elizabeth
Hey Elizabeth - THANK YOU! Sometime I worry that I just bang on about the same stuff a bit - so thanks for the comment - I really appreciate it!!!
Love Caroline
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