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How far would you go to rescue your child's beloved stuffed teddy bear? Would you climb down the side of a hill in the rain? Two parents in Southern California had to answer that very question recently and found that, while their hearts were in the right place, their climbing skills were not up to the task.The couple's ten-year-old son, Soski, threw his teddy bear during a tantrum and it went over the guardrail and down the hill. His mother then went after it. "I threw my teddy bear, and then my mom went down to get it, but then she slipped," the boy explained. So his dad climbed down to help his wife -- only he got stuck too.
"We could not climb up because it was very slippery," said the father. They were also worried about the boy who was left at the top by himself. The boy ran to a nearby house and called 9-1-1; firefighters arrived and recovered both parents safely and without injury.
It seems to me this story contains equal parts stupidity and sweetness. It's wonderful that the parents were willing to risk their lives to retrieve the boy's bear, but it was also pretty dumb. Of course the article omits the most critical piece of information -- did they get the bear?
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1-25-2009 @ 2:01PM
Uly said...At ten years old - at any age, but at ten especially - if he's stupid enough to toss away his favorite bear like that, well, learned a valuable lesson.
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1-25-2009 @ 1:47PM
Joy said...These parent's just set their son up for a life of thinking he can do and get whatever he wants. He threw that teddy bear during a temper tantrum. Have they not heard of learning that your actions have consequences? I'll tell you one thing, it will be a warm day In January in Minnesota before I'd ever have retrieved anything my child threw during a tantrum. I feel that's rewarding very bad behavior. I'd say "bye bye bear" and use that the next time a tantrum occurred (if another one happened after that).
Then they get stuck and use our tax dollars for help!?!?!? I'll stop now.
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1-27-2009 @ 2:02PM
Soski's Mom said...Please read my article that I posted , explaining what really happened.
I can understand your point, but I will say ,that we also pay our taxes, and where we live there is also an additional amount to our payment for the fire department, that serves the neighborhood in the hills. As a matter of fact my husband and I are citizens who believe in working hard for what we have, and have been paying our high taxes. We are not the type of people who seek any kind of assistance especially from the government, even though I think that one time,..having been rescued from the fire department,...(which I am very thankful to), get to see a little of where my tax dollars go... My husband , myself, and my parents, and grandparents, have been doing the same thing, paying our taxes like everyone else.
One thing I abhor, is when people have children to get government help, especially when they aren't even citizens, or new arrivals to our country,and that I think is a waste of our tax dollars, not to mention criminals in jail, in which we are also paying for!!!As if that is not enough!!! Anyways,...... I was thinking I could have come up , if it weren't so slippery, or even seek another route.
Well,....anyways, ...so much for that!!! Now, pardon me,... I didn't mean to retaliate at you, but I just thought it was necessary that I explain what really happened, and the type of citizens we are.
1-25-2009 @ 3:53PM
ann said...So ridiculous! Hes old enough to know better. Kiss the bear good-bye!
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1-25-2009 @ 4:22PM
Sandyone said...Sweet? Parents who rescue the teddy bear that's a victim of a tantrum? That's as far from sweet as it gets. That kid is a monster waiting to happen and his parents can claim all responsibility for it. Even if the kid has developmental delays, natural consequences are a beautiful (if extremely painful) thing.
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1-25-2009 @ 5:17PM
agentsarahjane said...It's disappointing to think that the mother went to retrieve the teddy but she must have felt it was the right thing to do at the time. We really don't know why the child was having the tantrum or even if the child had a condition that made him prone to them. If it were me, I would have told him to kiss the toy goodbye because there's no way I or anyone else for that matter- will be going to rescue it. Not because I am mean or wanted to punish the child for bratty behavior but because I would not have risked my life for a toy.If it was merely tossed on the ground then I would have picked it up and gave it back to him *after* his tantrum was over and could demonstrate he had his emotions under control.
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1-25-2009 @ 9:27PM
MellissaD said...My husband inadvertently left our son's beloved Teddy in his car and drove to work with it. Our son, 18 months at the time, refused to sleep without Teddy. My husband couldn't leave work to bring Teddy home, so he called a cab. Teddy arrived safe and sound to our home about 20 minutes later, chaufferred by a very amused cab driver.
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1-25-2009 @ 10:05PM
CLM said...TEN!?! I had to read the kid's age about 3 times before it sank in properly. These parents are daft.
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1-25-2009 @ 11:31PM
Decsunflower said...I am with everyone on here, yes their is a small chance he could have had something wrong with him but like someone else said, bye, bye bear. I for one would have the window up and on locked position as well as child lock on the doors, had my child had anything "wrong" with him. I myself after reading it think that this child is just a brat who wasn't getting their way, unfortunately it leaves out what happened before; so we don't know.
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1-26-2009 @ 1:09PM
Uly said...If the kid has an issue that makes it hard for him to control himself, I feel for him, I do - but in that case it's even *more* important that he has two parents - two LIVING parents, thank you very much - who are willing to enforce some basic discipline.
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1-26-2009 @ 7:58AM
Karen said...I suspect they had no idea that the embankment was going to be difficult. Otherwise, I can't see the dad staying at the top and the mom going down. I suspect that there is a REASON this kid has a teddy bear at 10 (and I'm going to give the parents the benefit of the doubt) and just assume the over-estimated their abilities and the dangerousness of the situation.
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1-26-2009 @ 2:46PM
Melissa said...I am with most of the people on here....I live in the area where this happened and when I heard about it on the news I had to rewind it (DVR is great lol) about 5 times before I got it. TEN YEARS OLD!! And to answer your question about whether or not the damn bear was recovered, no it wasn't....a neighbor brought the boy a new one! And then, here's the kicker, they were showing the family getting back into their car, and the little brat was getting into the front seat and MOM was getting in the back! F***ing rediculous! Oh, and he's TEN, sitting in the front seat is illegal here! Let the bear go, teach him a lesson! What are they gonna do when he winds up in prison, go dig a hole and break him out??
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1-27-2009 @ 2:20PM
Soski 's mom said...By the way,...I don't know where the news lady thought that a neighbor brought a new one...that bear was already in our car!!!..
Again,...the truth was that it wasn't really about the teddy bear, but I was just too tired and upset to explain the truth, and also I didn't expect the media to be involved!! I didn't want any kind of attention, but my son just thought it was 'cool' to be on the news,and the real lesson to him is that he shouldn't speak without parental consent, and think of what he is saying, but I guess he got all caught up with the incident, and was scared, and excited at the same time...not now knowing what he was getting himself into..I actually mentioned to the police officer that I didn't want the media to be involved also, but thanks again as a neighbor for being there.
1-27-2009 @ 3:35PM
Melissa said...And exactly what lesson did he learn? That he can throw his bear out a window and you two will almost kill yourselves to get the stupid thing? Or did he learn that he can have no respect for his mom, who climbed down a cliff for his stupid toy, and go sit in the front seat....did I mention that is illegal here in California? My daughter is three and she threw some toy out the window once, and you can bet your a$$ I didn't pull over and almost get killed trying to get the stupid thing! Here's a lesson to teach your kid, lady: actions have consequences....you want to throw your bear in a fit of rage, it's gone. You want to shoot me when you're 16 because I said "no, you can't do that" (by the way, do you even know the word "no"), I guess you're going to prison....but don't worry, son, Mmmy and Daddy will risk their lives and respect to break you out, ok, just hang in there! Do your child a favor, because if you don't teach him that his actions can have consequences, he will grow up thinking that he should get his way about everything....so therefore, when his girlfriend or date tells him no, and he rapes her, he can say "well, my mom and dad never taught me what no meant, I didn't know!"
1-27-2009 @ 1:34PM
Soski's mom said...Yes, I am the mother, and like I mentioned it previously, it wasn't about the teddy bear, after all, I posted an article, explaining what happened. I thought my keys , had been thrown out too, and I just needed to step out of the car, so I can try to see. I was already upset at something else, which I won't discuss,.. Then one thing led to another,and long story short,.. my son just repeated what the news lady said, he thought he had to go along with it!!! So that is what really happened, but I just wasn't in the mood to explain the details,I just wanted to go home.and so that's that!!!
My husband being Armenian, though his English is not bad, still I have my doubts, if he realize what he was saying..The truth, it was not the teddy bear that I stepped out of the car, and I am sure you all know that a 10 yr. old kid, wouldn't be crying for a teddy bear, especially the fact that he is into video games and owns every system and game there is (well, almost)...also he is into computers and knows everything about them. He even helps one our neighbors when her computer malfunctions. She is a resident of Rimcrest Dr. as well. One more thing ,...I have been sitting in the back with him since he was a baby, and his father's day off is Friday, so he likes to sit next to his father now that he is older, but I still like to sit in the back, when my husband is driving, because it let's me relax better, and I can do things like... organize my purse,... or read, without having to be restricted in the front seat.,but again I understand why you would think that way, and I live in that area, on Rimcrest Dr., but the truth was not really about the teddy bear,..you can read my Article that I posted on Newsvine, but I do want to thank all the neighbors on Nolan, and Maginn Dr. for your help, on this ridiculous accident!!!
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1-27-2009 @ 3:49PM
Melissa said...I just read your other post....how the hell did you get onto the subject of government assistance?? You just want the spotlight off you, and want to hate on people who get governement assistance because they need it....did I have a child to get government assistance? Noooo, but I used it while I was on extended maternity leave because my daughter was a preemie....and yes, i work now and pay my taxes, too, and I hate that it goes to people that don't truly need it. But for the few short months that I recieved assistance, I saw plenty of Armenian people walk into that office wearing Ed Hardy and carrying Gucci bags, and then driving away in an Escalade. So don't talk to me about that shit, I know exactly where my tax dollars go and pisses me off, lady.
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1-28-2009 @ 2:53AM
Soski's mom said...I thought I just send you a reply, but don't understand where it went and I am still getting the hang of how these blogs work because I see that the comments are not in order. They don't seem to be on track..well,.....
Anyways...I will have to retype the whole thing again, and I usually copy it, or save it,but I don't know what happened...o.k. here it goes again...
Pardon me Melissa,...
If I sounded arrogant or rude, when I mentioned about people who are on government assistance, but the reason that I said that was because of the comments I received , especially when one lady mentioned about where her tax dollars were going to(in regard to our rescue).. when there are other other issues, regarding where our tax $$ goes...
That's why I mentioned about that we also pay high taxes,like everyone else, and so if I needed it one time, well, it shouldn't be such a concern..when the truth is that our tax dollars are wasted on other things that are less needed.
I understand, and sympathize for those who really need it, and are trying to get back on their feet., and for any other innocent people in need. Foreign or not.... my husband's family are foreigners as well, and I have nothing against them, and so were my ancestors to this continent.., I don't want to create another misunderstanding, even though my words might have seemed that way, but that's because of all the comments I've received, and I am really tired of corresponding. The reason for this is that I don't think it's fair that my son is being blamed for something he didn't do,...he wasn't crying for the teddy bear, and if he said that was because he thought when he saw the police officers, that my husband, and I would be in trouble for climbing over the cliff. Anyways, there are many details in which I did not mention, and don't feel I need too,but one thing is for sure, that it wasn't about the teddy bear...but that's how the media created the story, and so my husband and son went along without thinking of the consequences it would bring us!!!
My point in the article you are referring to ,..is that,... that why should a person be so concerned about one fire rescue, when there are other issues, and by no means was I referring to someone on disability. I myself was on disability from my workplace, when I had my baby, because of my health condition. I had pre-clempsia(not sure of the spelling),due to my blood pressure...and so I understand your situation. My cousin, and close friend,both had premature births, and I know how hard that is, I saw what they went through...and I totally understand..
One more thing I need to say,.. is that if you would really know my son, you would realize that he is a warm,kind-hearted little boy, and loves animals, he has adopted a couple of them. He is so sensitive towards all living creatures, that when his fish died he performed a small funeral ceremony, along with my niece...he cries when a pet dies, but that is normal for anyone, but trust me, when I say,..he wasn't making a fit about the teddy bear!! Wow..I didn't think this would be on the national news!! I would understand why people would think that way...I know it would be very stupid for anyone to go for something like that, especially in his age, but ,....no,..that wasn't what really happened, and I find it necessary to correct this.
Also my son is so helpful with me, and he can be very motivating and encouraging to me, because I have taught him to be kind and courteous, towards people. When I am down, he cheers me up, and
says,.."Mommy, let's be positive, and lets have a good day",...he has learned that through one of our favorite books, and DVD, called ''THE SECRET", I am sure you heard about it..where it explains the law of attraction, also known as" The Universal Law.", in which it teaches how we create our own world, according to our thoughts and perspective, and how positive attitude and thoughts, bring positive things in our lives, and the other way around..I am not sure if it always works, but I know it doesn't hurt to try...some people swear by it...though in this economical situation ,most people might find it hard to be in a positive state at all times. Let's face it, it can be hard...
Well, anyways,...I have made this a little long, but this is one thing I
am willing to do for my son, because I just couldn't let people blame him for something that really didn't happen...and again I apologize if I seemed arrogant or rude, and I and my husband consider ourselves normal middle-class citizens, like anyone else, and if I mentioned my son's video game collection, that's because it is more normal for his age to have that ,and it happens to be true, but many boys his age have that as well...and the teddy bear thing just doesn't make sense..I know something came out the window, but anyways....I know you also live around this neighborhood, so that's why I mentioned the street I live on.. You as well as your little one are welcome to my home anytime, and if you want to contact me let me know and I will provide you with my e-mail address, and then I will provide my number, I am doing this because you are close-by, but I wouldn't give it to anyone else, unless I know them. Take care,..and my best wishes for you and your little one..
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1-28-2009 @ 3:09AM
Soski's mom said...I thought I just send you a reply, but don't understand where it went and I am still getting the hang of how these blogs work because I see that the comments are not in order. They don't seem to be on track..well,.....
Anyways...I will have to retype the whole thing again, and I usually copy it, or save it,but I don't know what happened...o.k. here it goes again...
Pardon me Melissa,...
If I sounded arrogant or rude, when I mentioned about people who are on government assistance, but the reason that I said that was because of the comments I received , especially when one lady mentioned about where her tax dollars were going to(in regard to our rescue).. when there are other other issues, regarding where our tax $$ goes...
That's why I mentioned about that we also pay high taxes,like everyone else, and so if I needed it one time, well, it shouldn't be such a concern..when the truth is that our tax dollars are wasted on other things that are less needed.
I understand, and sympathize for those who really need it, and are trying to get back on their feet., and for any other innocent people in need. Foreign or not.... my husband's family are foreigners as well, and I have nothing against them, and so were my ancestors to this continent.., I don't want to create another misunderstanding, even though my words might have seemed that way, but that's because of all the comments I've received, and I am really tired of corresponding. The reason for this is that I don't think it's fair that my son is being blamed for something he didn't do,...he wasn't crying for the teddy bear, and if he said that was because he thought when he saw the police officers, that my husband, and I would be in trouble for climbing over the cliff. Anyways, there are many details in which I did not mention, and don't feel I need too,but one thing is for sure, that it wasn't about the teddy bear...but that's how the media created the story, and so my husband and son went along without thinking of the consequences it would bring us!!!
My point in the article you are referring to ,..is that,... that why should a person be so concerned about one fire rescue, when there are other issues, and by no means was I referring to someone on disability. I myself was on disability from my workplace, when I had my baby, because of my health condition. I had pre-clempsia(not sure of the spelling),due to my blood pressure...and so I understand your situation. My cousin, and close friend,both had premature births, and I know how hard that is, I saw what they went through...and I totally understand..
One more thing I need to say,.. is that if you would really know my son, you would realize that he is a warm,kind-hearted little boy, and loves animals, he has adopted a couple of them. He is so sensitive towards all living creatures, that when his fish died he performed a small funeral ceremony, along with my niece...he cries when a pet dies, but that is normal for anyone, but trust me, when I say,..he wasn't making a fit about the teddy bear!! Wow..I didn't think this would be on the national news!! I would understand why people would think that way...I know it would be very stupid for anyone to go for something like that, especially in his age, but ,....no,..that wasn't what really happened, and I find it necessary to correct this.
Also my son is so helpful with me, and he can be very motivating and encouraging to me, because I have taught him to be kind and courteous, towards people. When I am down, he cheers me up, and
says,.."Mommy, let's be positive, and lets have a good day",...he has learned that through one of our favorite books, and DVD, called ''THE SECRET", I am sure you heard about it..where it explains the law of attraction, also known as" The Universal Law.", in which it teaches how we create our own world, according to our thoughts and perspective, and how positive attitude and thoughts, bring positive things in our lives, and the other way around..I am not sure if it always works, but I know it doesn't hurt to try...some people swear by it...though in this economical situation ,most people might find it hard to be in a positive state at all times. Let's face it, it can be hard...
Well, anyways,...I have made this a little long, but this is one thing I
am willing to do for my son, because I just couldn't let people blame him for something that really didn't happen...and again I apologize if I seemed arrogant or rude, and I and my husband consider ourselves normal middle-class citizens, like anyone else, and if I mentioned my son's video game collection, that's because it is more normal for his age to have that ,and it happens to be true, but many boys his age have that as well...and the teddy bear thing just doesn't make sense..I know something came out the window, but anyways....I know you also live around this neighborhood, so that's why I mentioned the street I live on.. You as well as your little one are welcome to my home anytime, and if you want to contact me let me know and I will provide you with my e-mail address, and then I will provide my number, I am doing this because you are close-by, but I wouldn't give it to anyone else, unless I know them. Take care,..and my best wishes for you and your little one..
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