1B4IDie Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 This is just horrible. I hope the little guy pulls through this. http://www.tmz.com/2...ce-child-abuse/ NFL Star Adrian Peterson 2-Year-Old Son Attacked Police Investigating This story is despicable and I hate having to know this happened. The waste of DNA that did this' life expectancy, justifiably, just plummeted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim in Anchorage Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 We don't know the full story, but there is a precedent with athletes and ladies that congregate around them. But that he didn't miss any practice time certainly hints at the relationship. Huh? "The Minnesota Vikings running back immediately left his team to be with his son". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob's House Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 (edited) It could be he has no more relationship with the child than a sperm donor who writes a check. I know a guy who knocked up a girl on a one nighter. She had a new bf by the time the child was born, she & the other guy raise it, & the guy still sends her a check, but has no contact otherwise - he's married with a child now, and everyone's happy. Without knowing the dynamic you can't really judge him. Edited October 11, 2013 by Rob's House Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 (edited) There is absolutely no place for speculation about AP's parenting ability. Save it for another place and time. We all know the issues with our culture and society and why do we need it here? He has two children is all I could remember from an article. Regardless if he even knows the boy or not it has to mean something. I first read it and I was upset and saddened and I didn't even know he existed until that moment. Save the soap boxing for later. Evidently he has more then two. Below is AP and AP Jr. It is reported AP Jr. Is not the victim. Edited October 11, 2013 by jboyst62 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordio Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 There is absolutely no place for speculation about AP's parenting ability. Save it for another place and time. We all know the issues with our culture and society and why do we need it here? He has two children is all I could remember from an article. Regardless if he even knows the boy or not it has to mean something. I first read it and I was upset and saddened and I didn't even know he existed until that moment. Save the soap boxing for later. This is said to be AP and AP Jr. I know he has a daughter whom he lives with, but not sure of Anyone else this could be I just think it is rotten that his son is dying & he is off practicing football. As a father of 2 I got no sympathy or understanding for someone that procreated but doesn't take responsibility of being a parent. I consider that said person a dead beat & I don't care how much money they make. Maybe if he was a better father to his son his son wouldn't be fighting for his life right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 local coverage http://www.twincitie...n-after-beating Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Huh? "The Minnesota Vikings running back immediately left his team to be with his son". That wasn't in the earlier stories that I saw. Most references were to today's practice, which he did not miss. Obviously more info is coming to the front now. Like this: The "secret" child was reportedly the result of a casual relationship between a Minnesota woman and Peterson, who just recently learned he was the boy's father. Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/peterson-leaves-vikings-critically-injured-son-report-article-1.1482734#ixzz2hRnC7yTt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Syracuse Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 I just think it is rotten that his son is dying & he is off practicing football. As a father of 2 I got no sympathy or understanding for someone that procreated but doesn't take responsibility of being a parent. I consider that said person a dead beat & I don't care how much money they make. Maybe if he was a better father to his son his son wouldn't be fighting for his life right now. If my son were dying in a hospital bed I'm pretty sure I'm not showing up for work. Doesn't matter what I do or how many people want me to be there. Some things in life are just more important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Can't imagine your 2 year old child being beaten? Start with not being able to imagine having your 2 year old child living under a different roof. This. Parental integrity and accountablility are paramount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corp000085 Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 I am a special education preschool case manager for my school system. We see the results of some cases like these. It is a horrible situation. As for AP's parenting, I won't judge. He will reconcile with his maker just as all of us will. If this kid lives, he's going to have a much different life... Unfortunately, that's the happy ending to this story. The more likely situation is far worse. Update: child has died. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoto Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 (edited) This story gets worst, his son just died, per Fox News. Edited October 11, 2013 by Shoto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dayman Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 This story gets worst, his son just died, per Fox News. Do you have a link. It is all over twitter but I haven't seen a major news outlet say that yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Confirmed By CNN. What a horrible, horrible story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 RIP, little man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 This made me feel sick to my stomach. How could somone do something like this. Disgusting +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 This sucks. Not because it's AP. Because a little boy died before he could make his mark. I agree with Boyst. If people want to question AP's decision to play football, or question his parenting prowress, start a thread in PPP. This thread should be about one of Heaven's newest little angels. God rest his little, innocent, harmless soul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 I was listening to the Dan LeBetard show today when they announced that the kid had died, and how horrible it is. And, whoever it was was saying this said that having your kid dying is the worst thing that can happen "and it's not diminished in any way by the fact that AP had no relationship with the kid or the mother." I thought - Really?!? It's not diminished in any way. It's got the same impact as your kid that you live with and nurture every day??? I'm sorry, but I think it's diminished in some way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 I was listening to the Dan LeBetard show today when they announced that the kid had died, and how horrible it is. And, whoever it was was saying this said that having your kid dying is the worst thing that can happen "and it's not diminished in any way by the fact that AP had no relationship with the kid or the mother." I thought - Really?!? It's not diminished in any way. It's got the same impact as your kid that you live with and nurture every day??? I'm sorry, but I think it's diminished in some way. That's a ridiculously ignorant statement but of course the speaker can get away with it since everyone is throwing the huge tragedy blanket over every aspect of this story. This is insinuating that the loss of a child to an actual parent is the same as to someone who was nothing but a sperm donor. Is this very sad for AP? Absolutely. Is it just as sad as for the mother or for any other parent who loses a child they raised every day of their life? Not even close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Exactly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowery4 Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 RIP little guy, so sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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