Jesse, Maker of Huts sent me the following story and it was too good to pass up. He thought it might be an Onion article at first, but alas... it was real.
I think it speaks to the passion of parental commitment and the nuances of making the tough decisions involved in the proper upbringing of a child.
Parents Fight Over Which Gang Toddler Should Join
Police: Mother A Crip, Father A Westside Baller
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. -- A couple fighting about which gang their 4-year-old toddler should join caused a public disturbance that resulted in the father's arrest, Commerce City police said Thursday.
On Saturday, Joseph Manzanares stormed into the Hollywood Video store where his girlfriend worked, threatened to kill her and knocked over several video displays and even a computer, Commerce City police Sgt. Joe Sandoval said.
After he ran out of the store, police were called and the 19-year-old was arrested at his home.
His girlfriend told police that they had been arguing about the upbringing of their son and which gang he should belong to. The teen mother, who is black, is a member of the Crips. Manzanares is Hispanic and belongs to the Westside Ballers gang, the woman said.
"They have different ideas on how the baby should be raised. Basically, she said they cannot agree on which gang the baby would 'claim,'" Sandoval said.
Manzanares was charged with disorderly conduct, harassment, and domestic violence. He was transported to the Adams County Detention Facility.
On Tuesday, he pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and was sentenced to a year of probation. The misdemeanor harassment charge was dropped.
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To think that Sexy and I have been arguing over sugared cereals for the kids. We have got to get our priorities in straight! Zoe is already five and we have not even begun to think about her gang affiliations. Who would have thought that raising a child with would be so difficult?
Of course, this is happening in Colorado.
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