Girl Scout robbed of cookie money

I think too she should'nt have been out there with another child selling but why does that make it okay for people to call her a brat and put down a child ,you wonder at the world, take a look at the people in it it's not the world that's changing it's the people.

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I hope the brat who stole the money will have to sell cookies for the other girl. That would show that it is a job for a kid that age and that nobody should interefere with it. And she should do some kind of community service. I hope her parents teach her some lessons at home..or is that the problem, no disipline.

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i was never able to b a girl scout, mom said she couldn't afford it. but both of my girls was in g. s. years ago, and they could pay now or when order came in, and they did just that. and today when the girl scout come over, if i have the money, i pay now, and if not i a pay when they come in. and we lived in more than one state, but i never knew where rules was mean't to bend, once in a while. most of us senior citizen, have a little money at 1st of month, by middle if we payed bills, we need to know where it going, and it not easy to hold on to it, bill come in we try to pay them, we don't get enough to live on, but try to help our little neighbors.

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Years ago it was much safer for kids to go outside/throughout the neighborhood alone. But years ago there were much fewer people in the USA, thus, fewer criminals. Also, years ago there were parks, neighborhood boys/girls clubs, gyms kids/teens could use, etc. that are rare and spread thin now. Thus, less out of the house activities the young can do and less to keep them off the streets and out of trouble. It is our faught this has happened, we refuse to pay the higher taxes the govt needs to provide these activity places. However, that said, crime against children and adults is less (percentage wise) than when I was a child (I am 54). You and your child have a lower chance of being a victim of crime than 10, 20, even 50 yrs ago. Also, the media has the ability to report crime in realtime no matter where it occurs in the USA or world - an ability they did not have decades ago. Thus, we see more crime reported than was reported when we were children.

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Where were the parents? Even if the young child is saying they're going selling with friends, another adult should accompany them.

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Do the parents know whom lives behind those closed doors in their neighborhood? There are many predators lurking and can cause harm to the unsuspecting young child. It's ludicrous to think that another pre-teen wouldn't do harm to their child. There are many under the age of 10 years old that would think nothing of slashing, bashing or shooting anyone, including the young child allowed to go sell without an adult with them. Adults can become victims of robberies, assaults and other violent crimes, so why leave a child so vunerable to corrupt predators. Hoping the pre-teen that robbed this child is apprehended soon.

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Do the parents know whom lives behind those closed doors in their neighborhood, did they ever hear of sexual predators, pedophiles, rapists, etc? How ludicrous to think that a pre-teen would slash, bash or shoot in the act of an armed robbery before the age of 10 years. As adults do become themselves victims of arm robbers, home invaders, and other violent crimes. This case is saying the child is the controlling one in the family and that the parents are in need of supervision to gain control over their child's tantrums and wants.

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You do see Girl Scout representatives set up stands outside shopping centers with parents to sell the cookies they've bought and have available for sale at that time. In our neighborhood, funds are collected upon ordering, or most times, a one time donation is given to the troop and parents buy the cookies themselves or sell among family and friends, not to go door to door, this being safe and convenient. The Girl Scouts also sell to their teachers and classmates in some instances. But never do you allow young children go door to door without an adult accompanying them.
Are these parents going to be charged with endangering the well being of their child?

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Speaking of, "...a good reminder to make sure kids aren't out and about on their own, sad as that might be..."

Yeah. And, make sure YOUR KID isn't the one running out and about ROBBING OTHER KIDS!!!

That little thief needs to be taught a lesson. I hope her parents take care of that and learn FROM THIER LITTLE MISTAKE.

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I am and have been a Girl Scout troop leader for the last five years. In response to katrina: Starting in October 2007, Girl Scouts now conducts background checks on all registered adult volunteers, leaders and co-leaders.

It appears that the rule for collecting money may be based on the individual State's Girl Scout council rules. In Colorado, no money is to be collected until the cookies are delivered.

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Ok,
I was letting my daughters read this with me for some practical life skills lessons. I read this in it's entirity first thing this morning and posted. First off, I stand by what I say with regard to the parent's responsibilty in this. I know where my kids are and where their cookie forms are. I did call GSUSA a few minutes ago. They have no national policy, rather defer to the council to dicate when money is collected, at time of ordering or upon delivery. The simple fact is that we, as leaders who have to submit references and have background checks run on us, are responsible for reiterating to the parents and girls how they must remain safe. Here is national's number and the website so if you have a question or concern you can quickly find information about councils in your area and their particular policies. 1(800)478-7248
http://www.girlscouts.org/program/gs_cookies/
Within the web page you can find out more than you ever wanted, or needed, to know about cookies and program to keep your girls safe.
God Bless

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They must be from Brooklyn. Whats the big deal?

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Hopefully their homeowner's insurance and their police department can give them the number for Crime Victims to at least have counseling for the children and possibly be reimbursed for the monies lost. Charges need to be pressed against the pre-teens acting together to rob these young children.
The parents of the juvenile deliquents and those whom allow their children to do as they want without listening to the parents, deserve to go the children's aid society for family counseling and to have a PINS petition sworn out on these young people in need to follow parental directions.

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Sad to say, but we exist in a world where your child's lunch money isn't safe. One of the biggest challenges is how to protect the little ones from bullies. My neighbor's child rides the school bus home and a bully threw her brand new jacket out the window of the bus. Is it just me or is cruelty among children getting worse?

Jan from http://www.unique-baby-gear-ideas.com/

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