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A 13-year-old who didn't want to eat her veggies sparked a fight in the school cafeteria. Credit: Seth Lemmons, Flickr
A 13-year-old girl who threw vegetables in a cafeteria worker's face sparked a fist-fight that ended with criminal charges being filed against the worker, who apparently didn't find the incident very amusing.
An unnamed student at Gilmartin Elementary School in Waterbury, Conn. tossed her veggies at 55-year-old lunch aide Rosa Robles while in the cafeteria line, the Republican-American reports. Robles then walked up to the teen and returned the favor."How do you like it?" Robles asked, according to the police report. Police spokesman Lt. Christopher Corbett tells the newspaper the girl then punched Robles in the face, sparking a fisticuffs that led to scratches on the girl's face and cut lips for both the teen and Robles.
Robles now faces charges of risk of injury to a minor, assault in the third-degree and breach of peace. The girl -- who is in fifth grade, according to Corbett -- has been suspended and will remain so until the school is able to complete an investigation of the incident.
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2-19-2010 @ 10:13AM
LouLou said...I agree that the lunch lady shouldn't have faught with the girl, but I don't think such harsh charges should be against her. The girl assulted her first, and she was definding herself. As far as throwing the food back in the girls face, Good for Her! Give that insolent little brat what's coming to her. Apparently, she "didn't like it" one bit. What the heck is a 13 year old doing in 5th grade anyhow? How many times has she been held back? 5th graders are suposed to be 10 or 11 years old.
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4-16-2010 @ 8:36PM
VICKYMCMATH said...I agree! My 7th grade students are 12 and 13 and many of the girls are as big as I am. The lunch lady should have exhibited a bit more restraint because supposedly she is the adult but I can fully understand her desire to defend herself. The charges against her are too tough considering the girl threw the food first and the first punch. That girl should be held accountable for her actions as well. Criminal charges should be filed against her as well!
4-16-2010 @ 10:36PM
JMB said...Not only am I supporting the lunch worker, but also, the school for their action against the kids as a whole. Some good 'ol "you reap what you have sown" and "Cheese sandwiches"...wow...It's about time we stand up to these kids. The student that attacked the worker should not be allowed to return without some community service, a written appoligy, and a good old fashion spanking from her father/mother. I might not of acted as the worker did (I don't know I wasn't there) but I am certain that I would not of let a punk kid get the better of me... that leads to more issues in the future!!!
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4-17-2010 @ 1:33AM
laine said...Sorry kid, when you threw vegetables in the cafeteria worker's face, you put yourself in an adult's world. You are lucky the worker didn't do more!
I bet that little girl is something else! Most 13-year old girls would have cried like a baby if the worker returned the favor by throwing vegetables in her face. Instead, she punched the worker in the face.
Why isn't the 13-year old facing charges of risk of injury to an adult, assault in the third-degree, breach of peace, and disrespect of an adult.
I hate that the worker got on a child's level, but kids today need to know there are limits. How many of you would have thrown vegetables in a cafeteria worker's face when you were 13?
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4-17-2010 @ 6:29AM
charlaine said...you know its funny how when a child does wrong at school and i dont mean homework. for example, bulling, food fights, fights, assulting teachers and staff. The family of the child seem to forget tthat their child did something very wrong. when in all honestly many parents today use school as a babysitter and let them try to teach the children disiplin due to this countrys over streaching of the word abuse.
Parents who are not allowed to disiplin their children soon forget that they're parents and let the child walk all over them. in fear of DCYF envolvement. On top of this half of the children today are so spoiled they think everything they want or do is owed to them. a 12 year old doesnt need a $200 or $500 dollar cell phone for example. Now a days children do what ever they want with little or no fear for the consenquenses. This is shown by this students assulting the workers first. Yes the worker was in the wrong as well and two wrongs dont make a right but charging the worker and suspending the student is nuts. the student deserves the same punishment as the worker and vice versa. their equile justice. stop pampering the little monsters and treat them like they act. also the parents need to be punished as well. for allowing their child to act in this manor.
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11-12-2010 @ 8:27AM
STACY said...First of all a 13 year old in the 5th grade??!!?? And I would have to agree that I stand with the Cafeteria Worker...how rude of that little girl to throw food at her face.I would have thrown food back in the girls face too. Kids these days have no respect for their elders or themselves for that matter...they walk around with the attitude that they are untouchable and can do these hateful things with no punishment or reaction. Yes the ADULT should have taken another route to resolve this matter, but the CHILD threw the first punch and as far as I am concerned the Cafeteria lady was defending herself from this clearly delinquent 13 year old 5th grader. Nice job to her parents..I am sure they are proud of her and now they can sue the school board for the actions of their delinquent 13year old 5th grader. T
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