May 2010 Archives » Askthejudge
Never too old to graduate from college
“It’s taken me a long time because I’ve had a busy life,” explained 94-year-old Hazel Soares. In May, 2010, Hazel graduated from Mills College in California with a degree in art history. Hazel was born in 1915 and before returning to school in the 1990s, …
Teens text while driving in driver’s ed
Approximately 25 states have banned texting while driving [TWD]. Some states go a step further and require teens to take a special hands-on course to experience the dangers of TWD. In Vermont, the Department of Motor Vehicles puts teen drivers through an obstacle course while …
Fashion policing gone too far??
In May 2010, an order against a British teen banned him from wearing low-slung baggy jeans that hung below his waistline so that members of the public could see his underwear. Ellis Drummond was convicted last month of assault, possession of drugs and theft. The original …
Virtual stalking leads to arrest of 14-year-old
A 14-year-old girl in Woodbridge, Virginia was arrested recently for cyber-stalking and for assault by ruse for pretending to be a boy. Due to her age her name remains confidential. When the girl was 12 she friended a 13-year-old girl on Facebook that she wanted to have …
Bullying by teachers and school employees addressed
It’s not just middle and high school students that are bullying each other. Teachers, principals and other adult employees at school have been known to bully one another sometimes in the presence of students. In an effort to prevent adult bullying, some school districts are …
“Teen” not who he said he was
Jerry Joseph wanted to go back to high school and relive his dream of being a star athlete. He enrolled at Permian High School* in Texas and quickly became a starter on the varsity basketball team, playing center and forward. The 6′ 5″ sophomore led his …