September 23rd 2024.
Recently, a middle school student found himself in hot water after sharing a photo on social media of Dr Pepper cans arranged to resemble an assault rifle. The 13-year-old boy, whose name has not been disclosed, was suspended from Liberty Middle School in Mountain View, Missouri. However, his mother, Riley Grunden, has come to his defense and is standing by him during this trying time.
In an interview with KY3, Grunden expressed her frustration and anger towards the situation. She believes that kids today are not allowed to be kids anymore and that this incident has been blown out of proportion. According to Grunden, her son was accused of stacking multiple Dr Pepper cans to create the shape of an AK-47 rifle and then posting it online. The photo showed the cans lined up in a row, with two others placed in a way that could resemble a pistol grip and magazine.
As concerns grew over the post, officials at the school made the boy turn himself in to the district's central office. Grunden accompanied him and stood up for her son, stating that he did nothing wrong. She questioned how a harmless photo of Dr Pepper cans could be perceived as a threat. The boy was suspended for three days and has also been subjected to searches on campus.
According to Grunden, her son did not make any direct threats towards students, the school, or the district. She believes that if he had, he would not only be in trouble at school but also at home. The mother and son duo are standing strong, despite the disciplinary action taken against him.
The Mountain View Birch Tree R-III School District released a statement on Facebook, asking for help and support from families following the incident. The district emphasized the negative impact that social media can have on students, families, and staff. They also urged parents to talk to their children about the serious consequences of making threats or posting anything of a threatening nature.
Grunden firmly stands by her son's innocence and insists that he did nothing wrong. However, the district has made it clear that threats against a school or student will not be taken lightly and can result in serious legal and disciplinary consequences. The district also emphasized that posts of this nature are not a form of entertainment and should not be taken lightly.
This incident occurred just a day after another middle school student, an 11-year-old boy from Creekside Middle School in Florida, was arrested for allegedly carrying weapons and threatening to shoot up two schools. It serves as a reminder of the serious consequences that can arise from making threats or posting anything of a threatening nature.
In conclusion, Grunden and her son are facing a challenging situation, but she stands by her son's side, believing that he did nothing wrong. The school district is pleading for support and asking parents to educate their children about the seriousness of making threats. Let us all learn from this incident and understand the impact of our actions, especially when it comes to social media.
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