Did Assistant Principal Fail to Prevent Six-Year-Old School Shooter? | Ebony Parker Case Analysis

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[@LynnCooks]

He is only 6. Something is seriously wrong with this child. His parents are responsible. The school administration failed to protect the teacher & endangered the students. What would have happened if the gun didn't jam?

[@jenanne31]

Agreed! Thanks!

[@stevejohns3410]

I think most people who reside outside the U.S. ask the same question how a 6 yrs old know even how to use a gun?

[@jamesnewberry1191]

That kid has had it.

[@Snakesnarl]

The fact that children like this exist is scary and very sad. At six years old?! What has this child seen?!

[@TheMattTrakker]

@@stevejohns3410 He didn't.

[@icturner23]

Three very young children plucked up the courage to tell on John Doe despite serious risk of retaliation, and this monster did nothing at all except hide like a coward when it was too late.

[@icturner23]

I wrote that before your final comment. So glad you said the same. That poor child.

[@pikadeb]

Uh, I'm sorry, "he refused to let them search his backpack"???? HE'S SIX!!!! Where the hell are the adults in this school??!?!?

[@Flamsterette]

I don't know many six-year-olds who would willingly let you search their backpacks, yeah.

[@420noscopesonlylol6]

I know that blew my mind. Who cares what a six year says.

[@skinni_the_P00hBear]

THIS!

[@ByterSweet]

Long ago, school told me they reserved the right to search my bag, my locker and my car cause it was on school property

[@brandon8900]

Teachers cant do shit to kids anymore

[@Lizerator]

Severely disturbed student, shouldn't be in school. Ebony needs to never work in a school again.

[@maryseflore7028]

She also should never work with children, even remotely, and NEVER in any position of authority.

[@valiakloeppel7252]

For a baby- a 6 yr old to be so disturbed is frightening. The belt incident etc. surely shows a chaotic home life. Adhd symptoms do not show such lack of empathy- something more sinister happening.

[@Appaddict01]

You can thank restorative justice.

[@itsablessingbeinganamerica1401]

She's a diverse hired person so she will find another job soon.

[@stevencuenca1980]

Free range parenting

[@RickRoss440]

FYI to anyone interested, the supreme court has ruled that school administrators may search anyone on school property if they have reasonable suspicion (less than probable cause) because they have a duty to keep the other students safe

[@jenanne31]

Do you have a source? I'd love to have the link, my friend.

[@RickRoss440]

@@jenanne31 The landmark case of New Jersey vs T.L.O in 1985 established that school officials only need “reasonable suspicion” that there is a crime before searching a student’s belongings. The Court ruled that school administrators do not need to have a search warrant or probable cause before conducting a search because students have a reduced expectation of privacy when in school. Couldn’t find the link but you can look up the case online if you wish.

[@WalkingOneLegAtATime]

Well, obviously, Ebony didn’t give a shit. Black troubled kid, black school administrator, white teacher…

[@flapjackluvr]

Thank you for the information.

[@DaRealKing303]

I thought this was common sense 🤷‍♂️

[@captainamerica6525]

I am a retired school safety coordinator. I am flabbergasted and stunned at the utter lack of professionalism, common sense and willful neglect of this "asst principal". Sickening.

[@alborrero9544]

@captainamerica6525 you are way too overqualified to be a school safety coordinator 😜

[@ImNotaRussianBot]

Principal Ass.

[@jillruben8924]

Ebony is responsible. Time and again she failed. That poor ,”friend “ suffering guilt is just heartbreaking 💔 This case is so horrific and so many should’ve called the police. I hope Abigail wins that 40 ml.

[@peggyr2984]

Exactly. Then she will be able to choose another profession. I believe I read/heard that she was taking some time off from teaching; she’s probably a great teacher is the sad thing.

[@jenanne31]

Me too. This case is so insane.

[@jillruben8924]

@@peggyr2984 I certainly understand that. Imagine after going thru that trying to return must be impossible. How many times she has reported him in the past as well only to be ignored and shot. Wish her well only.

[@mangafq8]

​@@wmdkittyno they are not the only responsible parties. People have jobs for a reason.

[@ItsKrma00]

Actually, she is completely irresponsible.

[@vensheaalara]

Four times she decided everyone else's life had no value. Not just her teachers, but every student there.

[@avidhossanmansur9830]

Forget the principal what kind of household could produce a little demon like that?? It's shocking to see this kind of behavior from neglected teenagers let alone a 6 year old!!

[@NeeNee_B.]

A little demon?? He's a troubled 6 y.o, way to be compassionate 🙄

[@444anglee]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@NeeNee_B.your enabling via performative hyper “compassion” and narcissistic altruism is part of the problem. You seemingly care more about how this kid is being addressed than his heinous crime

[@Tomasquo]

@@NeeNee_B. Watch Dr Grande's other 3 videos on this incident. The boy had stated that he hated Abigail, and that he wanted to set her on fire and watch her die. He had previously attempted to strangle his kindergarten teacher. He whipped other children with his belt on the playground. He threatened to punch little girls in the face. He smashed Abigail's phone for no reason. He had previously thrown furniture and other objects in class in an attempt to hurt other children. He barricaded a classroom from the outside, trapping the occupants. He is clearly a psychopath.

[@HankHillspimphand]

@@NeeNee_B. you never had to deal with a "troubled" kid have you. bullying you son hurting dogs while the parenrts and teachers list a bunch of conditions ignoring the main point of terrible parents and school enabling these kids to get away with everything becasue its not thier fault. where they break windows, start fires and bring guns to school. i feel sorry but compassion and not a firm guiding hand is the issue. your kinda the problem, not understanding the threat a 6 year old this sadly damaged is. i feel sad for that kid who never had a chance

[@OWOT-re5jf]

Not forgetting Ebony

[@SM-ic9xy]

Any school administrator should have to be a teacher for at least 5 years. Know what it’s like on that side of things

[@dont_harsh_my_mellow]

Most administrators need classroom experience as a requirement. It’s not enough. They lose their humanity the moment they get that position of power and just want to coast off of it with as little work as possible for high pay. Wow. 😖

[@happydays2300]

And that, my friends, is why I am no longer a school bus driver. I thought I the "student manager" and the "Special needs" administrator had my back. They did not. When I had a violent student AND his violent Mother attack me, and it was on camera, they refused to replay the tape. They just didn't want to know about it. They pretended it didn't happen. So I filed a type of report on that Mother that went over both of their heads, and brought in Social Services, and gave my two weeks notice. That whole two weeks I said to my coworkers, "Gee, I hope I don't get shot today." Talk about stress.

[@SueEllenWestbrook]

I'm a teacher and I never waited for a student's permission to search a backpack and neither did administrators. Kids are given too many passes these days.

[@lakcheong1499]

This is a situation where the assistant principal is avoiding to get sued by a litigious parents. /ever since the pandemic, you parents have gotten so crazy.

[@Amanda-zm5yn]

Unfortunately people dont actually know their rights anymore. And cancel culture has created this non offensive, care more about your feelings, so scared of getting sued or worse callled racist world that the criminals scream they have rights and the culture sides with them.... America and our culture is warped and many people in this story are the problem.

[@megadethslayer3619]

@@lakcheong1499 wrong. she took a stance in the past and was being completely animus controlled and couldnt accept new information no matter what it was.

[@TC-wu3hp]

And they wonder why there is an alarming shortage of teachers!

[@williamrunner6718]

Hopefully this poor teacher will win her lawsuits against the Va. Dept. of Education and the principal and I hope the principal is charged and convicted of crimes.

[@lindalund9621]

Yes really

[@roseaduke8835]

From this report, it appears that all the staff members concerned had equal information & opportunities to take decisive action in a timely manner, but failed to do so. Rather they were busy pussyfooting around & deferred the entire burden of action on the assistant principal, who, it seems, must've risen up the ranks from amongst that pool. Cuz, all I see are birds of a feather. They'll likely award her damages against the Department though.

[@netta96]

​@@roseaduke8835assistant principals are typically in charge of behavior issues

[@kcmet79]

For Dr. Grande to get borderline emotive and quasi-personal, you know the behavior (i.e. Ebony) has to be outlandish. This is tragic and disturbing.

[@sugahoney89]

He was telling people that he was smoking weed and yet no one went to CPS over that to prevent this??

[@ArtU4All]

Maybe everybody smokes weed there?

[@TheRealBamboonga]

It would be seen as racist to even question it.

[@sanna9062]

​@@TheRealBamboonga No it wouldn't

[@sanna9062]

I was thinking the same thing. This 6-year-old is clearly getting abused and/or neglected and no one thought to call the CPS?

[@Liberty4Ever]

There is a good chance that part of the murderous six year old's problems might stem from his mom doing drugs while he was gestating, in addition to the social problems associated with growing up in a household with no father and a drug addicted mother.

[@kenw2225]

That might be, but his behavior is his upbringing. He learned all these things, from his scholarly parents

[@39smoothed]

These goddamn parents. What a disaster.

[@DonHendrickson-xd7jw]

I agree. They're horrible people who should be convicted of child abuse and imprisoned.

[@ManChan-w5p]

Eugenics.

[@stewart2589]

​@@ManChan-w5pyou still believe in that fairytale? I guess some people don't receive up to date education

[@raymondpetrovits2336]

Ebony was covering for one of her own. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to know “John Doe” was a problem child with anger issues and limited mental dexterity. The assistant principal (Ebony) was negligent and wanted to cover up her misdeeds. The teachers should have called the Police instead of going internally.

[@flowersinthedesert7896]

I retired from the public schools in my state three years ago, after 20 years as a social worker. I can tell you this story is absolutely standard. From the profoundly negligent parent, to the behaviorally out of control kid (including kindergarteners) running the school ragged...and including the wildly incompetent school administrators who give out candy to kids with the most aggressive behaviors. When I heard this case in the news, my first thought was "other states have this problem, too?". The school district should be responsible for administrators who are not doing their jobs, but everyone is so short of staff, they won't fire anyone. The only recourse at this point, unfortunately, is to hold adults legally responsible for such dangerous incompetence.

[@sarahfrith1984]

My heart breaks for the little friend who said “I told you, I tried to keep you safe” bless him that poor little boy is the only one feeling guilty 😔😔

[@jackiecurtis8588]

@sarahfrith1984, yes, I agree! Unfortunately, he is also a victim in this 😔 one of many. Makes me wonder, if this little friend will ever be able to trust another adult in his life, with anything he tells them! Not to mention the hit to his “self esteem” at such a young age, believing that what he told the adult, didn’t matter to them at all, it wasn’t important 😢 (translated into “He” wasn’t important enough to listen to!) The guilt he felt at not “saving” the teacher, He should not have to carry that around! But, we all know he will . Sad, very sad 😭!

[@tonystoops7802]

We are raising monsters, and it will come back to bite us.

[@wot4me2]

It already is.

[@kenw2225]

Living near them, not raising them. Unless of course, you relate with the parents highlighted in this story.

[@wot4me2]

@@kenw2225 OMG, no.

[@Missglam67]

I have a feeling that this principal didn’t do anything because she either was afraid of this child’s mother or sympathized with her.

[@Lizzysheart777]

You know, you just might have a point there. Good observation.

[@HankHillspimphand]

im betting scared of the mom, knowing the hell she would bring "why you puttin hand on my baby he was only playing. he only 6" "other kids are lying" "ill sue you" anyone with a kids knows these parents. the school hands are really tied aswell in what they are allowed to do. but this was a clear patteren getting worse and worse yet those kids getting strangled, hit and hurt just had to put up with it. while the school was to afraid or didnt care to act. also a small woman can easlily get hurt by these 6 year olds throwing chairs. all i know is this kids odds of not being dead or in jail by 21 are so tiny. parents should be in prison

[@spazmonkey3815]

I think the latter and fear of parents or not ,one must do what is right and the assistant principle failed.

[@Erica69]

Or maybe the child’s mother could been her best friend or the parents threatened to sue if they ever punish their child

[@BlueJay6441]

Exactly what I was thinking. My money is on "sympathized"

[@racequad9]

If this child is a problem now, just imagine when he is a teen.

[@brockjensen2473]

There is only 1 word that can sum this entire case up: infuriating. The number of people that failed this teacher is honestly disturbing.

[@kenw2225]

I mean the teacher survived and is about to get paid. Plus the kids parents are incarcerated. Those two things are good. I would also assume the fellow students are no longer going to have their former classmate disrupt class and tramautize them anymore

[@LadyKej]

No blame or shame whatsoever on the teacher who almost got killed. My heart is shattered for her. But what the general public doesn’t understand is that these ridiculous administrators have us teachers so beat down, nervous and gaslighted that we don’t even feel comfortable doing the common sense thing at school (taking and checking the backpack; calling the police) for fear of censure, retaliation, or outright losing our jobs. I actually had an administrator once tell the staff that we were not allowed to call 911; we were supposed to call the front office instead. This announcement came right after a student violently attacked a teacher, and that teacher called 911 without letting anybody anybody know first.

[@ArtU4All]

That teacher,s instinct was correct. Healthy. Are the front offices there to “protect and serve?”

[@kennahowe7582]

My daughter was an elementary student at a nearby school in Newport News, VA when this happened and administrators acted like this all the time. She is now a middle school student in the district, and things have changed for the better. I love her administrators. The school is rough, but the adults in the school are very proactive.

[@netta96]

For now

[@marilynmcmahon5932]

A good reason for home schooling. My daughter was an excellent teacher but I am glad and relieved that she is now a nurse.

[@PHlophe]

A Nurse ? Ouch !

[@NurseAllison]

@@robinantonio8870it sure as heck is at times

[@cherylcalogero3330]

Ebony needs jail time and her teaching credentials revoked.

[@64ig6kg0]

I've been a teacher for 10 years and you would not believe how many similar cases are all over the schools. Needless to say, even though I'm a teacher, my wife homeschools our kids.

[@janmartin1408]

Dr. Grande, thank you for your thorough explanation of the crime. Wow! I am so glad my children are grown and out of school. I am praying for the ones still in school. Tragic and senseless crime!

[@ArtU4All]

Lesson one for the adults: in the first five years of a child’s life A LOT can be learned, including the worst of the adult behavior. Lesson two: the “Dr.” before Ebony’s name but her not getting the Principal position, speaks volumes of how “qualified” she was despite all the push for DEI. Lesson three: someone only mentions a gun in the context of a bad troublemaker - call the police. Being afraid of a deadly weapon being nearby is terror, you don’t have to see the gun to feel terrorized. CALL THE POLICE instead of defunding them. Unbelievably short sentences for all perpetrators. Endless empathy to the teachers in the classrooms that have turned into battlefields in the US. Dr.Grande, yet again, profound thank you 🙏

[@a..r.9341]

Dr Ebony ... Dr of what? PHD of incompetence 😤

[@skyhawk_4526]

Dr of Education like Jill Biden.

[@texasterri2002]

Where was the Principal through all of these events?

[@ArtU4All]

DEI conferences

[@TheRealBamboonga]

@@ArtU4All 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@willman9567]

Ebony Parker seems typical of a certain type of leadership.

[@onlyicedcrybaby7297]

Bingo. But they won't speak on that. Scared of being called wacist

[@Lynn.B.]

Your stereotype seems typical of a certain type of intellectual deficiency.

[@melanytodd2929]

It's a demo graphic.

[@truthsocialmedia]

@@melanytodd2929lol. Thats a good one

[@kimberlygilliam6112]

The reading teacher should have immediately reported that a student may have a gun. He should have been searched right then. This is insane. Every adult in that school failed every other adult and child in that school, and that boy's parents failed him.

[@saraglickman5889]

Thank you for sharing your educated opinion! You are so compassionate and thoughtful ❤

[@RayLackey-e5t]

I'm an old veteran urban teacher. I wish that I worked with administration as good as "Dr." Parker. Teachers get blamed for what administrators do. If police were called by teacher, it would violate protocol which WILL end up haunting you throughout your career. Some say diversity has made it even worse. You wouldn't believe what has happened to your kid that you never found out about.

[@pamd6532]

Thank you for having excellent sound on all of your videos.

[@ArtU4All]

He is a pro ❤️💪 Also in case you did not know, he has a visual impairment, so he is sensitive to what people would be able to see, hear and, thank god, comprehend. Have been following him since he has about 150K subscribers. When he hit 600K, he made a thank you video and talked about himself. Such great guy. 💗

[@pamd6532]

@@ArtU4All He is a blessing to us all

[@spazmonkey3815]

Damn ,he was 6 you don't ask a 6 year old if you can search his backpack if there is suspicion of a gun, you just do it. This entire event was totally mishandled and this school was not capable of dealing with this monster. This vice principle was a doctor of what? Surely nothing related to education or maybe she was a diversity hire and she was at the bottom of her class.. First violent incident and he should have been expelled. And when the covering receptionist was advised of Jennifer's fears why didn't someone call the cops? These are the dummies teaching our kids. America should be very concerned about our educational system and our overall hiring practices....Now I'm going on a trip and I'm flying United. I pray that Abigale gets every bit of that 40 million dollars ,I am so glad she survived and if I was her I'd move far away from that 6 year old and his wretched family.

[@discospiders]

My son went to Kindergarten there, in the early 90’s. It wasn’t ghetto back then.

[@donnaengel6413]

Dr. Ebony Parker is absolutely guilty!

[@cristinawilliams7870]

I just can't believe a 6years old can be so evil a heart of a monster i just can't think a child as young as 6 can be so violent..Such a scary world indeed we live in..that is really Disturbing

[@emilyl1094]

Imagine he has grown into an adult and remained to be so violent and angry.

[@ginadoughty6950]

Thugs raising thugs

[@ShawnDrymen]

I just can't get my head round John Doe being only 6 and yet abrasively destructive and they think it's a good idea to bring back an impending doom😮

[@ArtU4All]

He shot at 6. But he was already trouble at 5. I wonder how he was at preschool. Was he?

[@Stampedby__bonetti]

Don’t think I’ve EVER seen a comment thread this wholesome!! Wowza

[@adrikala1293]

Being an inner city teacher, I am sure I’ll find this interesting!

[@ManChan-w5p]

You're brave. Keep hope alive or it's hopeless?

[@SoupBone-bp1qk]

Interesting take seeing that most school shootings happen in rural or affluent areas.

[@AmonAnon-vw3hr]

@SoupBone-bp1qk now count the number of violent offensives in inner city schools. I'll wait.

[@MrDlt123]

Happy to see both the mother and Dr Parker answer for their extreme negligence.

[@Rawkstar1960]

Ebony sounds like a real piece of work. I’m sure she’ll keep her job. Wow! I stand corrected but glad to hear Ebony is getting held responsible for SOMETHING!

[@tadonplane8265]

Dr. Grande, I’ve watched a number of your videos, including previous ones on this case, but this video literally left me shaking.

[@flyoverkid55]

That the family milieu was the stuff of which nightmares are made is self evident. That the child is maladjusted is also self evident. What strikes me is not only the callous neglect and indifference of the Vice Principal, but the lack of initiative on the part of the other staff. It seems that they all are far more concerned with their continued employment and eventual pension than personal safety. I won't insult the intelligence of those reading this by describing what I believe led to the placing of Ebony Parker in the V.P. position.

[@terryKessler42719]

Of that entire staff, someone should have notified law enforcement. You are so right, they were all afraid of losing their jobs if they somehow allowed the police to be aware of this armed 6 year old child.

[@klardfarkus3891]

Wow! Kid was in school an hour and a half a day and raised total terrorizing hell.

[@jackson12802]

I can’t imagine what that kid was exposed to at home

[@shelleyscott4332]

What an absolutely diabolical ending! 4 times of a fire arm warning. I'd have had the police there immediately! I agree that adults do need to face responsibility. This is also a reminder of how important the nurturing factor is when bringing up your child, especially when they have a genetic predisposition for mental illnesses. Glad the mother is facing punishment too. Great video as usual Dr! ❤

[@kuyajeff6552]

Short answer: yes. Yes the principal failed.

[@marijo1951]

There can be far too much deference to administrators in schools. If a teacher, a competent adult, knows that the administrator is failing, s/he should make the decision and do the right thing - in this case, forcibly search the child and call the police. Many years ago a friend of mine had a son with very severe asthma. When he started school his parents arranged with the headteacher (our British name for a school principal) and his teacher for his mother and an ambulance to be called if he had a bad attack. When exactly that happened a few months later, the teacher asked the headteacher to make the calls. She refused, despite the pleas of her secretary and the teacher, and - long story short - the boy nearly died. Of course, the headteacher was mostly to blame, but we were rather sickened at the time that the other two women didn't ignore her and make the calls themselves.

[@ashleypg1708]

Thank god Ebony was actually charged. So many school admins get away w this crap.

[@Pussaychop]

Yeah thankfully god is taking care of charging folks for all the crimes that god lets happen. That was easy.

[@pikachus5m166]

Affirmative action at its finest.

[@through_theroof]

thank you for speaking on the all so common issue of school negligence, can you also analyze the aubreigh wyatt story?

[@frisco9568]

This man’s voice is so relaxing.

[@CMD4WP]

Little "Damien" should be charged to keep future generations aware of his personality, albeit the result of being the entity of parents that are scum, Ebony Parker should be in jail, no doubt about it, Best of luck to Abbeygale, I hope she is awarded and receive more than her claim. The shocking lack of decency, compassion, and competence, should place all who did not act under scrutiny. Looking at the recent case where parent got locked up for their child's school shooting spree, how is it possible these people walk away and are able to work with children again?

[@bjjjb3056]

My son is 5 and would be scared to take a picture of a firearm to school or a water gun. This is VERY strange behavior for a SIX YEAR OLD …. And he knows what marijuana is???

[@joettekanter7699]

Dr. G, Thank you for covering this case. The incompetence and negligence of this administrative staff is shocking 😡😡. I hope John Doe gets the help he so desperately needs. 🙏🏻

[@JugglingG]

WHY OH WHY are they asking a 6 year old permission to search a back pack?! Just do it! Also my son's school kids aren't even allowed a fidget toy and it's pretty obvious when a kid has something they shouldn't.

[@theglobalvagabond3074]

I was on a city bus today. The teens were absolutely wild and insane. I couldn't believe it. Things are going downhill. Thanks for the video.

[@SucessKey]

I always enjoy your content Dr.Grande. Love your dry wit. This case was infuriating and you summed up my thoughts beautifully, in particular Doctor Ebony Parker as "lazy, jaded and arrogant." I think you stated Jon Doe will never be charged with a crime, is this because he is being treated for mental illness or he will never be charged with this particular crime? In my opinion his being charged with a crime, outside of this instance, is only a matter of time. A parental, adult recipe on how to make a 6 year old monster.

[@KarlaAkins1]

This is a typical administration reaction in many if not most schools. Teachers are blamed for behavior and not heard.

[@imaginethepossumbilities2337]

The assistant principal at the final school where I worked was the same way. I told her to come into the cafeteria and help the four adults monitoring hundreds of kids. I could feel it getting out of hand, almost like human electricity, so I made the decision to run to her office and try and get more adults as fast as I could. She blew me off and I went back to the cafeteria to find one student had pulled scissors on another and they were having a screaming match and threatening each other. That assistant principal was promoted and became principal of another school. I don't teach anymore.

[@pipernigrum]

"He was sent back to school the next day." Hey, his mom needed some alone time to get high.

[@kaileim970]

I doubt she needed alone time for that. Probably did her high time in front of her kid.

[@shanemcfadden6427]

This is the very definition of gross negligence. There is also no doubt in my mind whatsoever that racism played a huge part in this. Both on the part of the administrator, and the assailant.

[@larrenlistens]

As sad as this whole thing is, it really breaks my heart to hear that a child is now carrying the burden of guilt. That should be on Ebony’s back. She should pay for that kid’s therapy out of her own pocket. Shameful.

[@readmore4178]

The race of the people involved is not discussed. Everyone knows this played an important role. But, that is forbidden knowledge.

[@milenaliv7936]

He obtained the gun from his mother’s purse, the same purse he would get marijuana from!???! I cannot believe we are talking about a 6 year old. This boy should not be let in society until he goes through years long, intensive therapy. He is a danger to society! Imagine what he could do at 18!!! The assistant principal should never be allowed to work at schools. Her lack of care, professionalism and responsibility is disturbing!

[@joannawinters6592]

He would probably turn into something like Barbie Kardashian

[@tessawells7734]

I hope the precious little boy that tried to keep the teacher safe, will be ok.

[@DallasCrane]

Yet another circumstance where gun violence is a direct consequence of government officials knowing about a dangerous individual with direct evidence of illegal access to firearms, and doing absolutely nothing to stop it or remedy its aftermath. And even aiding and abetting the violent offender. I wonder what animus and bigotry Ebony held toward the teacher that she used to justify her neglecting a dangerous situation. Permissiveness and complacency in the name of envy and equity toward others is truly evil.

[@anneflynn9614]

As a retired teacher, I can state that school administrators don't want to be bothered dealing with disruptive students.Teachers are expected to deal with such students on their own.

[@Oudeis000]

The fact that disciplinary action for bad behavior is administered by something called the "Student Success Team (SST)" speaks volumes about the problems in public education. In an overcorrection to the cruel methods of the 19th century and early 20th century and with the rise of subjectivism, educators and parents are averse to describing any behavior as bad, shameful, or inappropriate. They believe children should always be affirmed and supported to be themselves and do whatever makes them happy. This unconditional acceptance and inclusive treatment appear loving and kind, but true love seeks the good of another and thus discourages the person loved from doing wrong because it brings harm to himself and to others.

[@mc26collum]

Never trust someone who calls him/herself a "doctor" without finishing medical school.

[@_Kittensworth]

I feel so bad for the kid who tried to warn the teacher and feels guilty now :(

[@Rawkstar1960]

14:32 Welcome to DEI hiring Dr. G.

[@EyeofCenter]

I usually never comment on the videos about serious subjects. I'm far from a psychologist or an expert on human behaviour. But in my opinion, cases like this show us exactly what happens cowards take up any positions of authority whatsoever. We've all encounted situations like this on much smaller levels before. When confronted with a difficult situation, a person either addresses the issue or finds convenient ways to ignore the problem out of fear. Cowards choose to ignore the most egregious and outrageous behaviour and incidents because they're completely petrified by the idea of facing tension and unpleasantness. With all the warning signs and concerns raised by staff/faculty, it was very clear there were deep systemic problems. But addressing these problems likely would have meant dealing with tons of pushback and a load of unpleasant questions. So time and time again, the problem was dismissed, shuffled around, and turned into "tomorrow's problem." Cowards will have no problems choosing to censure, fight, and silence people they think just won't give them any trouble. But the thought of having to face any sort of tension or unpleasant situations is out of the question for them. It's an incredibly self-centered and unreasonable mentality. But I'll wager that the entire time this was happening, this woman was doing everything she could to play the victim, be self-righteous, and dismiss the perfectly valid and immediate concerns of people actually dealing with this problem day-to-day.

[@kittyself]

i feel so bad for the first grader... poor baby blaming himself for the failures of those supposed to be protecting

[@ginadoughty6950]

This is the PARENTS FAULT!!

[@kukuyeah]

Imagine the terror of other children to be around this kid every day. I feel bad for him, but he shouldn't have been allowed to disrupt school life like this. It's insane this behavior was allowed.

[@kayem9909]

This teacher was failed by the system over and over again. Shes blessed to have survived this tragedy and that no children were harmed by administration's negligence. This boy needs SERIOUS help

[@garyhenry3103]

Ebony Parker shouldn't be in charge of anything, certainly not an elementary school. She had multiple chances to prevent this and failed to do anything. This is gross negligence on her part not to protect students and teachers. I hope the teacher that was shot sues her and the school board in civil court and gets everything that she asks for.

[@soulquesthealingmusic2307]

Since when have adults been banned from checking children who have been reported to have a gun?? Stupidity and insanity.

[@joanmcdonald3176]

I remember when news first came out about this case. The news was just "teacher shot by 6 year old". Nothing else was being reported at that time, so I'm glad for the update. Ebony was pretty bad but the mother even worse. She was fully aware of John Doe's issues yet she let him have access to a firearm. She makes James and Jennifer Crumbley look like good parents ffs !

[@Jeanne90275]

This child belonged in special ed, in a class of less than 10 with a teacher and a couple of ed. aides.

[@tanyaedwards4574]

His poor little friend- I hope he got counselling.

[@hudenough3475]

Both my parents were teachers for 30 years, and so were all of their friends. This means I was surrounded by teachers my entire life. (I have a teaching degree myself but I'm not in the trenches.) You know what I've learned about teaching, as a profession? Teachers are kinda like cops; the bad ones can be (fatally) dangerous, while the good ones are few and far between. How would my parents and their friends react to this story? Some of you are thinking, "Well, obviously they'd be disgusted. Obviously they'd say 'the child never should have been in the classroom in the first place, etc.'" I don't think so -- I mean, they would say that, yeah. But these people who taught in Eastern Canada and are now in their 70s and 80s, if I told them about this, they wouldn't even understand it. A 6-year old shot their teacher and the VP hid in her office? They wouldn't even comprehend that, truly.

[@GrumpyCat-mw5xl]

Was John Doe the right color to garner a pass by ebony? Just curious.

[@blackturtleshow]

I've never met a person with a doctorate in education that seemed to be even remotely intelligent. Makes you wonder about the doctorate programs these people go through.

[@elsie6828]

First mistake was having a boss named "Ebony".

[@oceanstaiga5928]

I had a classmate in elementary school that was very violent to the point where even as a kid I was scared of his outbursts. It was hard to befriend him and back then I wished he’d be sent to a different school. Now looking back I realise that his parents likely were alcoholic (they lived in the neighbourhood) which I didn’t realise at the time. Poor kids probably didn’t get the attention he needed at home. I do wonder where he is now but most of all if he received help. His behaviour did not get better over the years so I fear he was lost in the system…. The violet kids really need help and compassion, they’re a product of their environment,

[@KayosHybrid]

The child sounds so disturbed, makes me very scared for his home life. What situation could leave him so antisocial, violent and destructive

[@craigcombes]

First comment I've seen mention this well done you.

[@Jay_Jay87]

Ebony should never be in the school system.

[@RainnRiptide]

Early, thanks for covering this! ❤

[@jennifernewton4637]

I WHOLEHEARTEDLY agree with your assessment, Dr. Grande! 😁👍👍

[@JeffinTD]

Hmmm…. Dr. Grande obviously conducts detailed research on all aspects of there stories, but I’m also beginning to suspect he has deep knowledge of firearms.

[@BlueJay6441]

Yep, I noticed he always has a lot of detail on the firearms used in every case he analyzes