To think "Reap what you sow".....

[SlartiAardvark]

So the wankers that thought it'd be fun to flour & egg a vulnerable lady & pose next to her for a photograph are surprised that the rest of the country thinks they're cunts.

Metro News Link

I find it quite telling that all one of the mothers seems to be concerned about is her "Preshuzzes Birfday Party".

I think it'll do them good to look over their shoulders for a while - hopefully the justice system will give them a poke too....

I'd give them police protection, I'd lock the little buggers up. If I were that parent the birthday party would be cancelled.

I can't say I agree with making death threats against teenagers whatever they've done although I can't feel much sympathy for them either. I'm shocked by the mother who's more concerned about her son's birthday party than the victim of the crime.

I think the mums attitude explains a lot about why her son behaves the way he does.
If my child pulled a stunt like that their birthday would be cancelled not just their party.

I think it's telling that one of the parents, who child who was 'just' passing through the park and saw his friends after the event and posed for the photo's and that parent dragged him to the police station and grounded him for the foreseeable future and the parent of a child who is known for causing trouble in the area is worried about his birthday party.

And as for them having to look over their shoulder well actions have consequences and a massive learning curve for them.

If my teenager did this... I don't think I would be responsible for my actions. At 17 I think they would be movingly out.

The father of the other lad who marched him straight to the police station is offering his son far more constructive support in the long run; he'll get the message about boundaries while there's still time for "I've been a complete idiot, time for a change" and "if this is where my friends lead me, I need different friends".
The sixteen-year-old whose speshul birfday party is in jeopardy (!)will move merrily on to more mayhem, until in a few years' time, consequences catch up big time, and mummy will doubtless be wringing her hands.....who knows, by then he'll probably be bullying her as well.

I agree that the contrasting attitudes of the 2 parents quoted in the article is very telling.

The dad who marched his kid to the police station clearly took his responsibilities seriously. His child is in with a chance of realising how distressing the incident must have been for the poor woman, understanding that actions have consequences and will hopefully turn out to be a decent adult.

I'm pretty sure that the woman's son will just carry on making life a misery for other people.

I cannot believe she mentioned his party. That shows you the parenting he's had, though, doesn't it? Disgraceful.

That poor woman. I can only imagine how humiliated and threatened she felt.

death threats are unnecessary but I guess it teaches them that actions have consequences. As for the mother who’s concerned about her sons party well the son is clearly a product of his parenting. There is no way I earth I would let my child have a party after doing something like this.

If this was my child they wouldn't be getting a birthday, never mind worrying about a party.

They would be spending the summer doing my own brand of community service, 8 - 6 (litter picking, repairs to local amenities, jobs for those who need them doing) as they clearly can't use their time constructively.

There would also be a full (and meant) appology to the lady and an offer of them working for her if she wanted it.

I think I'd have to take them to see a counsellor, if only so I could express my unutterable sadness that I had failed as a parent to this extent, failed to teach them the most basic kindness or empathy, raised someone who appears to have no soul, and just cry. What they have done here is one of the worst things I've ever seen.

I don’t feel sorry for them at all. I hope they’re scared absolutely shitless for a long time, maybe then they’ll realise what it’s like to be vulnerable and afraid.

Awwwww Mummy's Special Prince is going to have his party spoiled!

If he was my kid I'd cancel the party and ground the little shit indefinitely.

A party after being arrested. Words nearly fail me.

They will be looking over their shoulders indefinitely.

They will need periscope sunglasses.

Somebody somewhere will get them back, and they know it

I don't see that party going off without disruption either, do you?

Perhaps a few months of basic training in the forces might help! I’m not sure I’m joking either.

death threats are unnecessary but I guess it teaches them that actions have consequences

Absolutely. And, given the way the Internet works, I suspect those actions will have long term consequences for these young men. The party will be the least of them....

Perhaps the mother should consider donating all the party goods to the victim to have a small event with everyone who has rallied round her?

The little shit can then be made to clear up afterwards perhaps?

Why do some parents go out of their way to fail their children like this?

The kids are horrible bullies but come on - it's clearly not acceptable to make death threats against teenagers. And I don't think you can blame their mothers for being concerned about their safety. It would take a cold hearted parent to see people making death threats against their kids and say 'it's what they deserve, everyone pile on'. You don't know what punishment and condemnation has gone on behind closed doors.

Hopefully these kids will learn from this and become better citizens. They've been horrible and done something truly disgusting, and we can only hope its going to be a turning point for the better in their lives.

I hope someone, one day, will make them feel just for one second how that lady felt/ feels.

Un-fucking-believable. I can't comprehend how they even thought this would be funny / acceptable even, for one nanosecond.

But who took the photo? Should they be looking for a fifth member of this despicable group?

I thought they had a selfie stick

You can blame the mother for being more concerned about a birthday party than bullying and abusing a vulnerable woman. As for counselling - a bit more bloody discipline is more like it.