Originally Posted by redwitch (Post 837515)

Not that simple in this case. He adopted an older child. These kids come with many issues and corporal punishment rarely works. Sadly, for some of these kids, nothing really works. If they have attachment issues (so very common), there is no therapy or medication to help them. The best you can do is hope that some of your values stick and that they become at least semi-productive adults. Not a happy situation. I wish Chief Tucker and his family the best. At the very least, he got the attention of Family Services and that might just open a few doors to help him guide his son through teen-agedom.

Originally Posted by redwitch (Post 837494)

I can't imagine there would be any issues. This was a family matter. It will be resolved in family court. If it affects his job, there is something seriously wrong with the system.

BTW -- what does Janet Tutt or The Villages have to do with letting him get back to work? Doesn't he work for the County? (Per The Villages News: "Boylston also indicated that he would be contacting District Manager Janet Tutt to ensure that his client is fully reinstated in his job.")

Originally Posted by CFrance (Post 837527)

I think the fire department is under the public safety department, which is The Villages, not the county, and is overseen by Janet Tutt.

Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 837488)

I want that man where he has always been. I fully support his return to his job.