"Was the shooting death of a 7-year old boy preventable?"

The recent death of a 7-year old boy who was shot by his mother’s boyfriend’s 5-year old son was devastating to me. For those of you who didn’t hear about this story, click here:
http://www.shreveporttimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070928/NEWS03/709280328

The saddest part is that the mother wasn’t even aware that the gun was in the house. Apparently, she didn’t live there. I believe it was her boyfriend’s home.

She stated that she didn’t like guns.

A lot of parents are aware that guns should be placed in a locked box or cabinet out of a child’s reach. However, how can we control what goes on at other people’s homes?

The most logical solution is to keep an eye on your child at all times, but all moms know that this is not always possible; especially if you have more than one child.

What could this mother have done to prevent this tragic accident?

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"Britney Loses Her Kids"

I’m sure most of you have heard by now that Britney Spears lost custody of her boys. The court has decided that they are better of with K-Fed.

What has the world come to?

It seems that K-Fed was always the one that was irresponsible. I never thought I would see the day that he would get custody of two children over her.

I’m not saying that it’s not the best decision for all involved. I know that Britney has been acting a little crazy lately.

It does leave me wondering what the judges deciding factor was.

From what I’ve read and heard, it was because Britney has failed a few drug and alcohol tests; not to forget that her body guard has come forward b/c he was concerned about the welfare of her children.

He stated that she was abusing drugs and alcohol in front of the children and walking around nude in front of them.
Was that the deciding factor?

I wonder if K-Fed was also drug and alcohol tested.

Whatever the case, I feel really bad for Britney. I can’t imagine what she must be going through emotionally. She’s definitely had a rough go of things lately. Is this just going to send her over the edge?

What’s your opinion?

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