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20 Jul 2016, 11:39 pm

This Dad Recounts What Happened When Police Were Called After His Daughter's Public Meltdown


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22 Jul 2016, 8:27 pm

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22 Jul 2016, 9:09 pm

Hmm, if this was the states they'd shoot the daughter as a possible threat for having a meltdown and throw the dad in jail for child abuse. At least that's what I got out of it.

But kudos to the South Wales police, glad to see some human compassion coming from a police force.



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22 Jul 2016, 9:11 pm

why can't the American law enforcement establishment get wise?



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22 Jul 2016, 9:44 pm

auntblabby wrote:
why can't the American law enforcement establishment get wise?

Yeah, I also forgot to add: credit to the South Wales police for exercising common sense.



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22 Jul 2016, 9:48 pm

in terms of compassionate police, when did we fall off the rails here?



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22 Jul 2016, 10:55 pm

Amazing people!

Kinda wish all police officers were like those two gentlemen. They should be noted for their actions.

That little girl looks so happy :)



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23 Jul 2016, 12:35 am

my daughter does this regularly so can totally relate. Good news police story at last...



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23 Jul 2016, 2:44 am

I remember when I was little having meltdowns when I saw something I wanted.

you would think the people in the shop would have let her Dad buy the Dory lunchbox for her if they knew she has Autism.



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23 Jul 2016, 7:35 pm

Fear of having the cops called is always in the back of my mind whenever my daughter has a meltdown in public.


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23 Jul 2016, 7:40 pm

it's so tough to be both a parent and a child these days.