Date: 6/7/2002 4:16:00 PM
From Authorid: 46530
This is normally the "daredevil" tactics that they think will make them look big in the eyes of their friends. I guess they don't really contemplate the reality of failure in this. That motorway is a 70MPH 3 lane each way highway, where speeds reach 100MPH (I should know I drive this road every day) and if a child was hit at the speed by a car (let alone a 12 ton bus doing 70 or a 30 ton truck doing 55) there would not be much left to pick up  |
Date: 6/7/2002 4:17:00 PM
From Authorid: 46527
I think it is a belief that 'nothing will happen to them' along with a pinch of sheer stupidity. Do they ever stop and think of the poor driver's life that they will ruin should they get run over?  |
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Date: 6/7/2002 4:17:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 47273
thats what i find confusing they were riding bikes across it also and that scares me and they were as young as 10 how wierd do there parents even care??.....Hades |
Date: 6/7/2002 4:18:00 PM
From Authorid: 45619
ok, i'm a teenager, and i will tell you right now that we are stupid. that's it, no more no less. we think nothing will happen to us so we do stupid things without thinking about the consequences. yup, so maybe one day when one of them gets hit, they'll learn.  |
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Date: 6/7/2002 4:19:00 PM
From Authorid: 46530
Their parents were probably unaware of their childrens activities. Next time I would advise you just call the police. 999 or 112 from a mobile. You will have to give your name, but not address etc. |
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Date: 6/7/2002 4:20:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 47273
i am also a teenager and i do have the "NO FEAR" atitude towards some things..but cars doing 100+mph is scary whichever way you look at it |
Date: 6/7/2002 4:23:00 PM
From Authorid: 33925
I think most kids live with the "Im invincible" attitude..they think nothing bad could ever happen to them so they are constantly testing fate..Its ridiculous..your right..It does make you wonder where the parents are doesnt it?  |
Date: 6/7/2002 4:26:00 PM
From Authorid: 18527
Temporary insanity I think... I've seen teenagers do some stupid things... then if you look at TV shows like MTV's "Jackass" (which I LOATHE) It glorifies sensless acts... maybe that has something to do with it!  |
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Date: 6/7/2002 4:29:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 47273
i think jackass is really funny but they insist that you shouldnt copy their acts but you never know some people lol Hades |
Date: 6/7/2002 4:30:00 PM
From Authorid: 28946
OMG! That is insane! I don't remember ever doing things like that when I was a teen but I was a loner and didn't need to prove my bravery. But you are right, that kind of behavior can be deadly to the teens and to the drivers. A driver might try to swerve to advoid the collision and hit the bridge abuttment. My brother was killed when someone ran out in front of him. The teens lived but my 22 year old brother did not. Call the police next time Sweetie and be more adult than those around you.  |
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Date: 6/7/2002 4:32:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 47273
thanks Penny44 Advice is good but putting it to use is better i dont think anyone was hurt..Hades |
Date: 6/7/2002 4:33:00 PM
From Authorid: 42792
It's probably a mix of peer pressure and boredom and poor parenting skills from their parents. It is a shame that children find it necessary to entertain themselves in such ways. What is even more of a shame is the fact that not only are they compromising their own lives but also the lives of the drivers and passengers of the cars. Very sad.  |
Date: 6/7/2002 4:33:00 PM
From Authorid: 15070
I agree with LadyLuck....kids think they will live forever. And, kids use peer-pressure to force other kids to do, what they themselves are actually afraid to do! it's easier to "bait" someone, than to do something yourself. Good post & WELCOME HADES!...... Hope to see more of your posts.  |
Date: 6/7/2002 4:36:00 PM
From Authorid: 46069
thats crazy....one day it will catch up with them  |
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Date: 6/7/2002 4:37:00 PM
From Authorid: 18527
Some of the stunts on jackass are funny (I like when they pretend to be from an asylum and ask for directions and the guy in the straight jacket runs out of the van...) but some are just... yuck... swallowing the goldfish? Ugh! |
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Date: 6/7/2002 4:41:00 PM
From Authorid: 46530
Probably the worst thing is that if a child was killed (through their own stupidity in this case) it would be the driver who was held at fault in a court of law in the UK, would probably lose thier licence to drive and may well end up in prison for at least 12 months |
Date: 6/7/2002 4:42:00 PM
From Authorid: 15157
*shakes head @ those kids*...Ya know we have the same problem here in Texas...but they play truth or dare with the Railroad crossings!...They usually LOSE..but does that deture them in doing it?? Noooo!..It doesn`t...I am glad there are some intelligent kids that see this as Insane like yourself!...After all we are only flesh and bone playing with Tons of Metal.  |
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Date: 6/7/2002 4:49:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 47273
tons of metal yeah but the other crazy thing is that we now have a high speed train link being built near the motorway aswell just think of the possibilitys...Hades |
Date: 6/8/2002 7:38:00 PM
From Authorid: 26321
Kids will do anything to get rid of their boredom . Thats the way its on the streets with kids here in Texas . I guess they have nothing better to do . Razzy aka  |
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Date: 2/25/2003 8:43:00 PM
From Authorid: 57478
i think doing that just makes them build up their self esteem... making them feel so superiour, if you know what i mean... well if yah need me i'll be hea! *ney-ney* |
Date: 7/3/2003 12:44:00 AM
From Authorid: 52612
co0o0o0oL,..  |
