Children Who Kill !

On Feb 26 a 6 year old boy shot and killed classmate Kayla Rolland at their elementary school in Flint, Michigan.

At the very beginning the son of Derrick Owens, had little or no chance because of the environment he was raised in. Derrick Owens, father of the little boy was sent to jail only when his son was 2 years old. He said that his son was built up of a lot of anger and he says his absence may be the cause of that. The boy grew up in a family that survived on selling crack. After his mother got evicted from her house she sent the boys to their uncles house where he also sold crack. This chaotic environment had a toll on these boys and promoted the idea that having a gun meant that you were powerful and that you were the man. The gun he shot Kayla Rolland with was an unlicensed gun given to the family as a payment for drugs. The little boy was previously suspended and no one thought much of it. It was said that the day before he shot Kayla Rolland they go engaged in a heated arguement.

I personally think, that this is a very sad issue. We can't do much to help children who are born and raised in these types on environments. Its not their fault their not getting the love and care they need at such a young age. Also, I think the parents are also to blame for not paying attention to their son and his well being.

www.cbsnews.com/stories/2000/03/07/60II/main168970/shtml