Zero tolerance policies in public schools are pretty ridiculous, but they’re not second-degree assault ridiculous. At least, they weren’t until now! I can’t even with this…
13-Year-Old To Be Criminally Charged For Acting Like A 13-Year-Old
The teen years are pretty much the Age of Idiocy. Not always, but a lot of the time. This is partly why there are so many restrictions around teens driving.
Well, a 13-year-old boy in Maryland kissed a 14-year-old girl on a dare and now faces second-degree assault charges.
Detention? An apology? Make him write 100 times on the chalkboard “I will not kiss the girl?” Nope, let’s file assault charges.
Because…actually, I can’t even think of a sarcastic reason.