The video of Karen Klein, a 68-year-old granny who was bullied beyond belief by a gaggle of 13-year-old pukes went viral last Wednesday. If you haven’t seen the video, here it is (viewer warning). Posted on 06/24/2012 4:02:59 AM PDT by Kaslin
The video of Karen Klein, a 68-year-old granny who was bullied beyond belief by a gaggle of 13-year-old pukes went viral last Wednesday. If you haven’t seen the video, here it is (viewer warning).
What these little 666s did to this passive, sweet lady—ultimately bringing her to tears—was truly disgusting. If these hellions would have sadistically berated a black or gay kid (or a black gay kid) Al Sharpton and Dan Savage would have pulled a groin muscle leaping to the occasion, and these little devils would have justly been hauled to juvey court facing a five-year lockdown and jail sex. But, alas, Karen is a white hetero, so … they’ll probably get a pass.
Let’s recap the film: The pusillanimous mini-monsters hit the weeping Mrs. Klein with multiple F-bombs, called her a “fat b-tch” several times, and said that they would like to urinate and defecate on her and stab her (among numerous other unsavory things). That’s what 13-year-old boys said to a 68-year-old-woman. Hope & Change.
Now, aside from the hellish behavior of these future inmates (or reality show stars), here’s my problem with the video:
1. Why didn’t Klein jump up and beat their narrow backsides? I guarantee if she would have called their bluff and started pounding one of the mouthy little metrosexuals he would have started squealing like a Bieber fan. The kid would have gone to the back of the bus to sulk and then called his lawyer. But he wouldn’t have continued his F-bomb laden diatribe. Look, I don’t care how old or infirm I get … if I have enough strength to swing a cane I’m going to clock the first gum-smacking punk who tells me to blank off. I believe Karen needs to take a more proactive role should the Children of the Corn confront her ever again. I suggest Klein go to Irma Brown’s Ass Whuppin’ Academy. I believe the Academy’s phone number is 1-555-BUSTASS. Karen, think Granny from the Beverly Hillbillies. Become the weapon, G’maw!
2. Why didn’t the bus driver pull the stupid hell-bus over and throttle the diminutive devils? What kind of adult can stand by and watch this type of venom leveled at an elderly person? I don’t care how litigious our PC-addled culture gets, I pray to all that’s holy that I never shrivel up to the point where I will not defend the defenseless.
3. Are there no more kids with half a conscience who will jump in and stop this type of crap? Decent boys and girls out there, you’ve got to help the adults. Most adults have been sufficiently cowed by courts that we’re afraid to defend our person, especially if a minor is involved. However, since you’re the same age as your out-of-whack future progressive voter peers, why don’t you … um … “control the situation,” and we’ll give you a high five when you get home. It’ll earn you street cred with those who matter.
For parents who’re still worth their salt and do not want to spawn such feral hogs, use this opportunity for a teachable moment. Pull your children aside on a lazy summer afternoon and teach them the following …
1. Everyone deserves respect until they demonstrate they don’t deserve it. I believe that all people are created in the image of God and should be treated with respect … at least until they show that they don’t deserve respect. That means you don’t slap, spit on or drop the F-bomb on elders, people in authority, or parents.
2. Titles are important. I raised my kids to call their elders “sir” or “ma’am.” A future productive person will always address a man with “Mr. (last name)” and a woman as “Mrs.” or “Miss (last name)” until they’ve been green lighted to use their first name or nickname.
3. Everyone else matters before you do. If these kids do not change, can you imagine what the USA will look like in 50 years with that kind of unbridled narcissism? Good luck.
4. Be helpful. Teach your kids to assist in making things greater by their presence—not suckier.
5. Be friendly. When I take my buddies hunting with me to Texas they’re blown away at how friendly people are. We’ll be driving down Farm to Market Road in the middle of nowhere, meet a truck coming the opposite direction, and our host will wave. Invariably, one of my friends then asks, “Who was that?” and our host replies, “I don’t know.” Then my jaded friends give me a confused look and ask me quietly why he waved. I whisper back, “People down here are friendly … watch out—it might rub off on you.”
Parents, forbid your child to act like a spoiled, rabid, egocentric animal. Make good manners and propriety a given for your kid. Instill the above southern qualities into your offspring, and when they grow up, they’ll thank you in spades—and they’ll be respected, revered leaders wherever they go.
And finally, here’s my advice to the school the weasels who bullied Mrs. Klein attend: I say we put them in special classes. Yes, classes where all the other students are kind yet are experts in Jiu jitsu—classes where the teachers are former Marine drill sergeants and bus monitors are charming blue-haired nanas who’ve graduated summa cum laude from Irma Brown’s Ass Whuppin’ Academy.
He’s describing an America that disappeared around 1980. I don’t see it ever coming back. If she’d have so much as swung at one of the little miscreants, she’d be in jail right now. And you and I know it.
2. Titles are important.
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I wondered why they were addressing her as Karen. I think it’s a big mistake for an adult to allow children to address them by their fist name as that alone diminishes adult authority.
You betcha.
Hmm...we didn’t have bus monitors. But there was a pecking order on the bus. I don’t know for certain but I think the principal knew about it — allow one bully to sit in the back, have a whole seat if he wanted, and he’d settle disputes that arose.
I have a relative who WAS a school bus driver and the things she had to put up with. Oh...yeah. One time the kids were being unruly so she stepped on the brakes quickly to get their attention. There was no traffic. What did these children do? They called her a whore. She wrote all of them up to the school. By the way...she had to do this on her own time. What did the school do? She got in trouble for trying to get the kids to behave. The administrators at public (gov’t) schools are a HUGE part of the problem! BTW, my relative gave up and quit. She was spending most of her day writing kids only to have NOTHING done about the obnoxious BRATS! These are the kids we are saving this country for? Maybe they deserve what they get!
I have a relative who WAS a school bus driver and the things she had to put up with. Oh...yeah. One time the kids were being unruly so she stepped on the brakes quickly to get their attention. There was no traffic. What did these children do? They called her a whore. She wrote all of them up to the school. By the way...she had to do this on her own time. What did the school do? She got in trouble for trying to get the kids to behave. The administrators at public (gov’t) schools are a HUGE part of the problem! BTW, my relative gave up and quit. She was spending most of her day writing kids only to have NOTHING done about the obnoxious BRATS! These are the kids we are saving this country for? Maybe they deserve what they get!
The only parent I heard quoted on this was a dad who said his kid had been sufficiently punished by public ridicule. It was the familiar “Kids will be kids” defense. Frankly, I was amazed the kid had a dad at all. (But maybe it was really just Mom’s boyfriend using the title.)
I saw that too. In his mind, his kid is now a victim.
From the above story, one parent did go to Klein’s home to personally apologize to her for his son’s behavior, though. I think that was the right thing to do.
The plain truth is if that woman had in any way defended herself physically (as if she could have done that at all!), she either would have been brutally assaulted by that group of devils or thrown in jail. Personally, I found her stoic behavior to be rather saintly.
The parent who apologized was a start. The really right thing to do would be to drag their kid to her house (by the ear) and make the little darling apologize. After said apology the kid could then spend hours using the mop broom and bucket that mom just happened to have brought with her. While mom sat on the porch and supervised.
These kids have never in their lives had to suffer painful consequences for bad behavior and have no fear of or respect for authority. This entire episode can be laid at the feet of the parents of these monsters.
I hope he dragged the little bastard by his scalp to her front door and made him apologize, too.
“That’s what 13-year-old boys said to a 68-year-old-woman.”
Sadly, on one video, a girl’s voice was saying the most dreadful things.
And if one of the other kids had physically confronted these pukes, that kid would have been suspended for at least a week.
If granny had verbally berated one of the ringleaders, it would have stopped right there. She had no clue, nor any way to deal with the human pestilance. She was useless. Why was she there? Of course, she needed the money.
Agree.
They probably got punished very severely since this went viral.
They lost their I-phones for 4 full hours. . . . . .
My neighbor is named Joe Multiplesyllablealmost unpronouncablelastname, he wants my kids to call him Joe. He is an exception to my rule with the kids.
I am 70 years old and nothing ticks me more off then then when I go to a Beauty shop for a haircut and style and the person who; is at least 40 or 50 years younger then I am, takes my order asks me for my first name. I always tell them I am Mrs (My last name) And make sure the Mrs part is especially loud and clear.
A meaningless “monitor” — they could have killed one another and she wouldn’t have been allowed to do squat — but that wasn’t HER fault. It was the job description.
Usually the answer to something like that would be to call him “Mr. Mul”.
Uncles and aunts don’t usually take this convention in the US, probably because otherwise a child would likely have multiple “Uncle Smiths” (and “Aunt Jones” if she’s single).
Besides physical abuse there is also emotional abuse which can be more harmful and lasting. I am 70 years old and I was emotionally abused by my mother and still suffer from it.
I don’t believe the school districts are paying bus drivers enough for what they have to go through with those unruly brats
Way to go IRS! Show 'em how to really abuse a G'maw.
Doesn't sound like it. You are not allowed to say squat to our precious snowflakes.
Wouldn't want to damage their egos.
But our society does not allow that.
That being said, humans are pack animals and bad behavior begets more bad behavior. This isn't any worse than the "flash mobs" of mass theft by similar delinquents.
I'm glad the public rose to criticize and support, but the response is taking on a kind of overwrought self-righteousness.
None of us know, for absolutely certain, that none of our kids are capable of this. I just wish a whipping was still an option--punish, and get on with life.
Now it's all "ain't it awful! they are so awful!"--
I agree with the general thrust of what you say, but you’re dead wrong about the 13 year olds running in fear if Grandma started playing bop on their heads. She’d be dead. You think these kids don’t act like packs and take down and kill their prey? The harrassment the woman received is the appetizer. Video abounds of kids - children - this age taking down adults and beating them to pulps.
Nope, bad wrong.
The day is past for citizen activism, much less old ladies. I saw a black man an inch from being killed by yout’s who he was calling out verbally. That was nearly 15 years ago. These are probably the children of those children.
I’m sure plenty of suggestions will show up on this thread as to the cure, but most are huff and puff. You’re not the parents (who know who they are) and you’re not a cop/social worker/warden. Unless you’re called by God to admonish these savages, don’t. One exception, if somebodies life is threatened - do what you must...
If you must live or travel in these hellholes, carry. If you don’t live there, don’t go. Build your society away from society.
When the students ask for my first name, I tell them, "Mister, didn't I just tell you that?"
If parents and teachers would teach their little brats manners, things like this would not happen.
...one parent did go to Klein’s home to personally apologize to her for his son’s behavior, though. I think that was the right thing to do.
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No, the idiot father should have dragged the miscreant by his ear to Klein’s house to make the kid apologize. These jerks are so pampered that their parents even make their apologies for them. Unbelievable.
Instruct your kids then to call your neighbor Mr Joe, instead of just Joe
Regarding your neighbor’s last name: When I was teaching, I had a colleague with a difficult last name and she allowed the kids to call her “Miss P”.
That’s what I thought. The nastiest remarks I heard sounded very much like a girl’s voice.
If that was a boy, he’ll make a great soprano.
Funny now that the donations are reaching such high levels, there are libs that are saying that she needs to donate the money to some worthy charity. Libs always want to control what someone else does with their money.
Funny now that the donations are reaching such high levels, there are libs that are saying that she needs to donate the money to some worthy charity. Libs always want to control what someone else does with their money.
I agree, he should have dragged the little miscreant by his ears and said Mrs Klein my son has something to say to you and made him apologize, and made sure the apology was sincere
I suspect the REASON WHY they did it, and made a video of it, was to provoke her into hitting one of them. That way, there would have been a big pay day when their parents sued the school.
I would not be surprised if their parents put them up to it.
No. The right thing would have been for the parent to take his kid with him -- both of them apologise -- and volunteer the kid to do odd jobs around Karen Klein's home without pay.
The parents and teachers are responsible by not teaching the little brats to be respectful to elders.
Exactly!
The problem is - you can't spank kids anymore, it's against the law. Try spanking your kid in public now - people will be calling 911 - you will be hauled away, social services will be knocking at your door.
In our school district, if that happened, the driver would report it after arriving at the school and the kids parents would be held responsible for getting them too and from school for the rest of the year.
The parents know this and the kids know this.
Try Mr. Joe. My best friend insisted my kids call her by her first name when they were small I told them it was MRS Susan
The kids know it, too. I've hears of cases in which kids threaten to call Child Protective Services if they don't get their way.
In my redneck neighborhood, our closest neighbors don’t want to be addressed by their last names. The children treat them with respect, anyway. I set an example by calling anyone who might be my age or older “Sir” or “Ma’am,” if I don’t know their names, and “Mr. Vinnie” or “Miz Sue” if I do.
The same can be said about private and parochial schools. A lot of those individuals received their training in public schools and they don't want to tick off the parents and thus lose their jobs.
It seems tat this is happening more often. The taboo on children calling adults by their first names seems to be fading away, which is unfortunate.
In my day, any adult—even a grandmotherly old lady—treated to such gratuitous verbal abuse by a child would have slapped the taste buds right out of his mouth. More importantly, all other adults (bystanders, school officials, and parents) would have backed her up.
But now the school officials and parents will back up the little monsters instead. I’d be damned if I’d ever work for a school nowadays. I’d be in jail within a week of starting the job.
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