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Children' S Book Writer Hot Water - Sciences, Education, Art, Writing, UFO - Posted: 23rd Aug, 2009 - 7:31am
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After telling a 10 years old girl that if she wants an autograph on her face as she requested, then she should take off her clothes
Children's Book Writer In Hot Water
When I read the article I know what he tried to say, but this happens when your mouth is too big and you don't think carefully in the words you use...not to mention you are supposed to be an adult speaking to a child!
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| A visit to an elementary school didn't have a fairytale ending for a Baltimore children's book writer after he made what he says was a joking comment to a 10-year-old that she should take off her clothes if she wanted his autograph on her face as she requested, The Baltimore Sun reported. Richard Lynn Stack, who makes appearances in classrooms across the United States with his dogs in tow, has been banned from visiting other public schools in Harford County after an April 16 incident at Abingdon Elementary School. A student in attendance asked Stack to sign his name on her forehead, school district spokesman Don Morrison told the Sun. Stack replied with an equally absurd request: He would autograph her forehead if she climbed on the cafeteria table and undressed. Parents of a few other schoolchildren who overheard the comments reported Stack, who explained to Abingdon officials that he was joking and had deliberately said something ridiculous to match the oddity of the question. When contacted by Sun reporters, Stack characterized the situation as "ludicrous." |
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This is what happens when you do not think before you speak. If the child requests an autograph on her face, humour her and do it! Also, this is a child and not an adult! The mere fact that he told her to take off her clothes and he will entertain her request, speaks volumes of how foolish and immature he is. If that were my child, I would: forbid her from reading any more of his books and also, seek legal advice on the matter.
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| Richard Lynn Stack, who makes appearances in classrooms across the United States with his dogs in tow, has been banned from visiting other public schools in Harford County after an April 16 incident at Abingdon Elementary School. |
Brilliant move! I hope he learns his lesson from all of this!
Post Date: 19th Mar, 2009 - 8:18pm / Post ID: #
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I think that the author used the wrong words to ridicule this young girl. What he said could be taken as a sexual comment, which I don't think it was. I think that it was to point out the ridiculous nature of her request. And it was a ridiculous request.
I doubt very much that this guy is a rockstar. He doesn't need to sign some girl's forehead. It's a stupid thing to ask. Should he have handled it better? Yes. Did he need to sign her forehead because she asked? Of course not. Inappropriate request.
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| I think that the author used the wrong words to ridicule this young girl. What he said could be taken as a sexual comment, which I don't think it was. I think that it was to point out the ridiculous nature of her request. And it was a ridiculous request. |
I believe that the author was foolish and should have known better to respond to a child's request like that. He got himself in this mess and not the child. He should be fully aware of all the child sexual abuse in this world and yet, he made this remark that could cost him his career. Now all mothers would think twice about allowing their child to be alone in the same room with this man. And if you think about it, can you really blame the parents to be appalled at his response? I am not a parent but I think that what he did was reckless and inappropriate.
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| He doesn't need to sign some girl's forehead. It's a stupid thing to ask. Should he have handled it better? Yes. Did he need to sign her forehead because she asked? Of course not. Inappropriate request. |
I agree with you. It was a stupid request but what do you expect from a ten year old? She is not mature enough to know the difference between what is sensible and what is downright silly. This is a child who was excited that her favourite author visited her school. You cannot condemn a child for acting like a child. I believe that it is really sad for an adult to make fun of the child's request and worse, to ask her to remove all her clothes and then he will sign her forehead. He could have simply said, " well my pen can only write on paper" or he could have simply refused. No harm in that. I am sure the parents would not be angry with him for saying no. He is an adult and is supposed to have a strong sense of what is right and what is wrong. He is supposed to be setting a good example for the child. If he were a shrewd business man, don't you think he would try to keep his fans happy? Because once his fans are happy, this would mean increased sales for him. But sometimes, when fame goes to your head, it can alter a person's behaviour I suppose.
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I think that being sued for this would be completely absurd. I think even the banning is borderline on paranoia on behalf of the parent and the school board.
Yes his comment was out of line and tres stupid, but it was just that a very poorly thought out response to an equally absurd request. I agree Geenie he would have bee wiser to have said nothing and just looked at her blankly the request her book to sign.
I think this whole world has gone too far to the cautionary side and the man should have been given some credit as to not being a pervert.
Look careful at your self and remarks you have made in the past can you match this one for absurdity ? I am betting many can.
I think this is a case where the two should have just made amends and let it go at that. I do hope he has learned from this to react in a more positive manner in the future though.
Any think as big of stink would have been made it the author was a lady? I am betting not.
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I believe it was a smart move to ban this author from visiting other schools especially in light of this incident. I suspect the schools were safeguarding themselves from what could be considered as a potential pervert and also, to avoid any lawsuits from parents.
It is ironical that this author knows exactly what kind of stories children enjoy reading but does not seem to have a clue, when it comes to communicating effectively with kids. If this were a lady, I believe this report would have a different ending. Most women have a maternal instinct when it comes to children and I am certain, a woman would have never made such a foolish joke to a child, especially to one who was her biggest fan.
Post Date: 6th Apr, 2009 - 9:18pm / Post ID: #
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| I agree with you. It was a stupid request but what do you expect from a ten year old? She is not mature enough to know the difference between what is sensible and what is downright silly. |
I think you missed the mark here. A ten year old DOES know the difference between silly and sensible. It seems rather obvious to me that this girl was acting up and making a play for attention. I would hardly say she's an innocent party.
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| This is a child who was excited that her favourite author visited her school. You cannot condemn a child for acting like a child. I believe that it is really sad for an adult to make fun of the child's request and worse, to ask her to remove all her clothes and then he will sign her forehead. |
If you're excited for someone to visit your school, chances are that you wouldn't act up for attention. Most kids would listen and be very interested. And you can definately blame a ten year old for being silly. Parents do it all the time.
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| He could have simply said, " well my pen can only write on paper" or he could have simply refused. No harm in that. I am sure the parents would not be angry with him for saying no. He is an adult and is supposed to have a strong sense of what is right and what is wrong. He is supposed to be setting a good example for the child. If he were a shrewd business man, don't you think he would try to keep his fans happy? Because once his fans are happy, this would mean increased sales for him. But sometimes, when fame goes to your head, it can alter a person's behaviour I suppose. |
To me, this seems like a situation where the person said the first ridiculous thing that came to his mind and is now being punished for it. Could he have chosen his words more carefully? Yes. Should he have? Definately. But to treat him like a paedophile or to not allow him to read his books to children is inane. It's typical parents overreaction to a mistake. I think this was a high pressure/stress situation that turned out badly.
And what about the teacher? Where were they in this situation?
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The guy didn't think before he said the remark I guess. The school was right to ban him. They have to be careful so they don't let pedophiles in their school and so they don't get sued. You really can't overlook that remark and let the guy come back to the school. Chances are that he wasn't going to visit the school ever again anyway. This man should have known how to talk to the kids in the right way. What he said was very inappropriate.
As for the person above me, it doesn't matter where the teacher was. The teachers didn't do anything wrong and the kid didn't either. The kid was just being funny and asking for an autograph on their face. All he had to do was say no or tell her that it was silly to ask that.
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