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Dealing with tragedy

Posted by: 4bc.com.au | 15 February, 2010 - 6:16 PM

Following the tragic death of the 12-year-old boy on Brisbane’s northside, many will be looking for the right words to say to their kids. One of Australia’s leading psychologists, Michael Carr-Gregg, outlines a six-point plan of explaining tragedy to your children with Michael Smith. Take a listen.

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I am a pretty hard man but I cried for this poor young man and his family. I have a little boy who means more to me than my own life and I couldn't imagine the pain this young man's parents must be going through at the moment. When I got home from work I hugged my son and told him I loved him. I hope his parents will be ok and the saddest part of all of this is until respect and displine are brought back in all areas of society this tragedy will be repeated.

Darryl Wednesday 17 February, 2010 - 1:16 PM
I agree with Carm's comment of 16th February. Whilst I don't wish to comment specifically on the boy who is now charged with Murder over the St. Pats tragedy, I would like to say that perhaps some similar tragedies could be avoided, if the punishment was made to fit the crime. For years now, governments have, through permitting the judiciary to give inadequate sentences,been "de sensitising" the community to violent crime. In my opinion, Probation is not a sufficient penalty for Robbery and crimes of violence. The offenders must do jail time. The message must be sent to like minded individuals, that the community has had a gut full. Juvenile justice has become a farce. The Childrens Court Magistrates are sending violent youth to "youth justice conferences" Why? So they can intimidate their victims once again? The social engineers have had their say. They have failed. For as long as we have a weak government and judges who are unwilling to administer the law, we will continue to have escalating levels of violent crime. Look no further than Europe, or even New Zealand, to see the consequences of complacency.

Dazza Tuesday 16 February, 2010 - 4:49 PM
I was deeply saddened by yesterday's tragedy had a cry disbelieving that this could happen at all. Then i started speculating then thought i shoudn't speculate because none of us know anything about those 2 families what went on before or after the tragedy. My thoughts are with everyone involved at this terrible time. I hugged my children even if they are older they are precious to me and my hubby and had a talk to them. There not even sure what is going on let alone younger ones comprehending the magnitude of what has happened.

Karen of Mitchelton Tuesday 16 February, 2010 - 2:51 PM
For God's sake, what kind of society are we headed for if this is happening with 12 & 13 year olds? Bring back discipline, respect for authority, understanding of consequences, actual consequences that are deterents, unless we return to these core values we are headed for lawlessness because everyone feels there is no need to conduct themselves in a satisfactory manner! This must begin with little children and continue through to our justice system.

Robin Tuesday 16 February, 2010 - 11:52 AM
I am glad we had corporal punishment when I went to school in the sixties. Once my teacher pulled my hair, the other time she twisted my ear lobe. She made me stand in the corner for what seemed like an eternity, the other time she put me in front of the door of my class room. I was the youngest in class, but after the 4th punishment I understood what she expected of me. She was my grade 1 and 2 teacher, the best teacher I ever had and I liked and respected her very much. She encouraged me and helped me. I never forgot the shame I felt when I received her corporal punishment twice. I never told my parents because they would have punished me for being naughty at school. She was also our next door neighbour. My crime? I was unable to contain my excitement at being at school which I loved, and talking with my girlfriends. I quietly chatted to them during class and for that I was punished and worse, terribly shamed. I was red like a beetroot and more than embarrassed because I was a girl. I wish kids today could be taught that kind of discipline.
Please bring back the cane (or some other form of corporal punishment) and please bring back discipline, shaming and respect for teachers and fellow class mates. Laisser faire does not work!

Respect & Discipline Tuesday 16 February, 2010 - 11:35 AM
My thoughts and prayers go out to the familes of all those affected by this tragedy.

Thank God it wasn't at a Muslim school, or you and your listeners would have spontaneously combusted.

Shez Tuesday 16 February, 2010 - 10:44 AM