The younger girl was simply crossing the street when she says the vehicle came "zooming" around the corner. It had tinted windows and "fancy wheels." (Not "walking in the street.")

The older girl, reported as being 15 on another news site, was walking with her friend. They were crossing the street at an intersection (not "walking in the street") when the vehicle came speeding toward them. The friend tried to pull her back but was unsuccessful. The vehicle was described as having tinted windows, fancy rims and a tinted license plate.

Absolutely can't wait to blame accidents on parents, I see. And of course you're absolutely perfect, Kimbo, as that halo on your head would attest--oh wait...

Kimbo, are you freaking insane?? The first thing you think is these poor girls have sh@##ty parents? What the heck is wrong with you? Do you even have kids? Do they live in a bubble? These kids were doing what all normal kids do all day every day, why are you going after the parents?

Give Kimbo a break. The "47" in her avatar might possibly be her I.Q.

If you hold your kid's hand until they're 18...you've got issues and one seriously messed-up kid on your hands.

I started walking home from school by myself when I was 7. I wasn't supposed to - my dad was supposed to pick me up from the bus stop half a mile from home my first day. But he was late. I waited 10 minutes and then just started walking - I knew the way and made it home just fine. He was walking out the door when I got there - got held up by a phone call. After that, I just did it every day.

I also got my first bike when I was 7 and rode it all around town. We got a dog when I was 8 and I walked him everywhere too. I started using the bus at 14 to get to school, as well as everywhere else.

Not much unusual about children of that age going places by themselves. And no, my parents were not abusive or inattentive or anything other than perfectly normal and loving and with enough common sense in their heads to know that I knew how to take care of myself. I suspect the parents of these girls are much the same.

Looks like police people after hours, it is very hard to obey any rules for them after "work"!

Back in the fifties in Flint Mi. I always walked to school,alone,from the age of five. It was only two blocks away. Transfered to another school in the fifth grade and walked five and a half miles one way. Back then in the winter we used to carry our shoes on our shoulders in the winter to keep them dry and wrapped barbed wire around our feet for traction. Things have gotten too easy for kids......neener neener neener!!!!

Hey, Bondy--don't forget, it was uphill both ways... :-)

Bondy, did you have to walk 5.5 miles up the hills both ways:-) My mother walked me to kindergarten on the first day, then told my sister to walk with me for the rest of the year. I started walking to school by myself at 1st grade because my sister would leave way early; she is kindda OCD where I prefer to sleep 'til the last minute.

Well, as usual, the zealots out here pounced on someone's post because of course we can't take responsibility for our own shortcomings, it just HAS to be someone else's fault. That's the new American way after all. Its no wonder today's kids are disrespectful, rude and have no manners--parents are not raising them right - letting the mall, their friends, the streets and everyone but them do their job.

I too walked to school when I was younger, walked to church, rode my bike miles away from home, etc., etc. But that was in the 60s, 70s and 80s when it was relatively SAFE to do that.

I don't know what world the rest of you are living in, but it's NOT SAFE ANYMORE. Do you watch the news, don't you read the internet? It's not safe anymore - let me repeat - it's not safe anymore.

My children are now adults, 30 and 26 and doing fine - thanks for assuming that I breast fed them until they were in their 20s.

This occured in Philadelphia in the area know as Fishtown--go do some research, a lot of poverty and mostly working class = kids running the streets, parents paying no attention and high crime rates. The area is beginning to revitalize, but its "got issues" as they say.

I would NEVER (in today's world) let my 14, 15 year old daughter be out on the streets at dark with just a friend - that is asking, no inviting trouble.

I would also not let my 12 year old daughter roam the streets either. Neither was with an adult, neither in their own yard or close to home and one after dark.

No, I'm not overprotective, I'm prudent, there's a big difference. My kids grew up to be adults, they weren't molested, kidnapped or murdered so I've done my job in making sure they were protected and not out where they shouldn't be without adult supervision.

And YES - it's the parents fault. It's their responsibility to protect their children until they reach the age of majority - which is neither 12, 14 or 15 in this country. There is absolutely NO REASON that a 15 year-old child should be out on the streets after dark with an adult, unless they are at an event with adult supervision - PERIOD.

Let's hope you "liberal" parents don't end up with one of your kids on a milk carton--several have and wished they had made better choices.

Listen here buttercup i been walking to school since the age of 7 and am i missing no am i hit no so do everyone a favor and bring up your I.Q. level because obviously you believe you are the ONLY perfect parent out there well Karma is a B__c. thats all i'm saying.

Assuming they are caught, I hope the parents get a few minutes alone with them prior to sentencing. I would also like to see a couple of life sentences given, but in today's courts more likely they will get probation.

No, I'm not overprotective, I'm prudent, there's a big difference. My kids grew up to be adults, they weren't molested, kidnapped or murdered so I've done my job in making sure they were protected and not out where they shouldn't be without adult supervision.

Neither were mine, sweetums, and unless you were literally holding their hands literally every single time they ever crossed a street until the age of majority, you were just as negligent as these parents--just a hell of a lot luckier so you can lord it over them in your sick arrogance...

And how old are you?

I also walked to school when I was 7 - but that was IN THE 60s.

I did not say I was perfect. What I said was, my 15 year old daughter would not be out on the streets at night in Fishtown, PA. Hell, not even where I live and it is considered a relatively safe area.

That's not my IQ level but based on your post I would venture to say it's closer to YOUR IQ level.

Like I said, prudence...and I'm not ashamed of it.

A 15-year old girl out at 8:30 PM at night in Fishtown, PA.

I'll say it again - unacceptable and bad parenting...you don't have to agree with me, my opinion is just that - MY OPINION.

And my children made it to well-adjusted, grown adults who do not live on welfare, can actually construct a claritive English sentence orally and verbally, have no children out of wedlock, and are not drug addicts or alcoholics.

So it appears that my way works...meanwhile a lot of those "liberal" parents unfortunately can't say the same thing.

Ummmmm.....

i can assure yuo if i take the I.Q. test i'll pass it

im going on 24 years old and i lived in New York

not a great place t live in the part i was at, a lot of kids kidnapped but i took

karate lessons and never had one problem.

You act like your Miss Perfect well guess what every parent makes a mistake and this isnt a mistake on the parent.

ps liking your own statues doesn't proove your I.Q. is high just saying

Hi Rose, the world is full of them girl... Trolls

You go Kimbo47. Agree with your comments 100%. My kids don't go anywhere by themselves until they turn 18. Might be over protective to some people but mine are still alive and well. Too many damn sickos in this world and I don't trust anyone. This is not the time when I was young in the 60's.

I agree Carol

Your kids are going to get out in the real world and rebel like crazy, Kimbo. We cannot be helicopters. Kids need to fall and scrape their knee. They need to experience life. While I live in Montana and it's probably safer than where these girls are from, I walked to school in the 80's and 90's. And my kids don't live close enough to the school to walk, but I can tell you right now that I would never stop them from riding up and down the neighborhood on their bikes or letting them walk to the local gas station. They are smart kids and know what to watch for and I am teaching them how to be independent. And showing them that I trust their judgement. I have taught them to be aware and cautious without hovering.

My kids work out in the yard picking rock and raking leaves, in the garden digging up potatoes and pulling weekds, and take care of the pets twice daily. They get dirty, fall down and step in cactus. But they also have more fun and laugh more than most kids. And they don't depend on video games and fast food like so many of our youth.

I'm not saying anything about your parenting, but don't judge others for their method. I just personally believe that holding their hands through everything in life is not going to teach them to be adults (which is the whole idea of parenting to begin with).

This is a tragedy and those parents are going through hell right now. It was the drivers who should be persecuted. These parents did nothing wrong.

Oh... and I'm liberal and work my a$$ off taking care of my kids. I'm not on gov't assistance. You, ma'am, are judgemental and intolerant. Somehow, I feel sorry for children raised in a home like that.

Well Said MTorEmpty i agree with you its a shame Kimbo won't oh well but you are correct in what you said

Okay, that explains it all - you're 24. Enough said, I do not need to hear anymore.

I'm 53 years old and my youngest is older than you are.

And apparently went to a better school. At 24 years old, your grasp of the English language and ability to spell correctly is sorely lacking--my guess is you spent more time on the streets and less time in school, I may be wrong, but just my guess.

I never said I never made a mistake with my children. What I said was (wonder how many times I have to repeat this) I NEVER made a mistake in judgement or action that put my children in HARM'S WAY. Never-ever.

And thanks The Chuckster - parents these days are more concerned with being a "friend" to their children instead of their parent.

We grew up old school - parents raised their kids - not EVERYONE else.

And what are you going to say when they're still in your basement at 30, Chuckie?...

Unless, of course, they decide to stick you in the basement so they can get away from you...

Lol. Wild Rose From FL You are not the right person to be debating IQ scores. I agree with Kimbo about the girl being out after dark. I wouldn't necessarily call these people bad parents, but I also can't get over the abnormality of both of their children getting hit in the street within days of each other. I would think that a healthy medium between Kimbo and the crash test dummies parents would be adequate.

Actually you are wrong - my kids are 30 and 26. They didn't rebel. They were allowed freedoms - freedom that came with consequences--events where there were adults and not just a group of kids; no walking around downtown after dark until they were in high school and could drive. Curfews that ended at midnight and not 2 or 3 in the morning. Check-in with me if they were out anywhere at night, even supervised so I knew they were safe, things of that nature.

Kids get their judgement from the actions of their parents. Parents who don't care raise children who don't care.

So it's my responsibility to show them what good judgement looks like and what bad choices look like. That's my job. That doesn't make them less independent or rebellious either. Mine are neither. They are well adjusted adults.

And you know what, my mother RAISED ME THE SAME WAY. And here I am at 53 years old, two college degrees, a 25-year retired veteran of the US military, I speak two languages fluently, I own a home, a vehicle and live comfortably and have never lived off my parents since I was 17 and joined the military.

So I turned out alright and so have my children.

I'm not "judging" their parenting...what I'm saying is they are making bad choices that have put both of their children in harm's way and they need to address what these YOUNG children are being allowed to do. My 15 year old daughter would have never been on that street at 8:30 at night to be in the way of any harm.

If that's considered judging, then so be it. I stand behind every word I've said. The proof is in the pudding and I and both of my children are proof that it worked out fine.

And neither of my adult children live with me and neither have since they were 18 and graduated from High School.

I moved out of my mother's home when I was 17 and joined the military and I never moved back and I raised my children the same way she raised me.

Sorry...that doesn't hold water either.

Travis E - I can meet you halfway and agree with that post!

Well said.

Well guess what? My parents raised me to think independently. They didn't hold my hand or walk me through life. They didn't hover. They trusted me to be where I was and allowed me to walk around after dark. And I'm 27, managing an office with 1700 employees, and am raising five kids. I own TWO homes, three vehicles, speak two languages, and live comfortably.

And my kids are amazing children who can think for themselves. I've raised them not to judge others (as Jesus taught us to do) and to be respectful of everyone. They help people who need it, unload the groceries for the elderly woman down the street, help the old man two houses down to weed his garden, get good grades and excel in everything they do.

And my oldest stepson has just been accepted into MIT. He stays out late, plays football well after it's dark, and makes big-boy decisions on his own. And has never even had a detention.

Maybe your method worked for you, but my method works for me. And I'm proud of how I raise them.

You're 27 and have an oldest stepson that was accepted into MIT?

Something does not ring true with this post.

What are you--married to a 45-50 year old?

And I was protective and so was my mother and I'm more successful than you are - what's your point?

Oh and BTW, I don't HAVE TO WORK ANYMORE, I retired at 42 years old.

But thanks for the input...at 27 you won't win this one with me--I've lived 26 years longer than you - I have more experience and tried and true methods simply based on the fact that I've been on the earth longer. And THAT you will NEVER be able to do better than me...until you're 53 years old yourself.

Okay, now everybody on this vine is getting on my nerves. Kimbo, you retired from the Navy, you're not exactly Bill Gates. MTorEmpty, you come off as a giant douche. In fact, both of you do. Wild Rose is probably mentally handicapped now that I think about her post. Be Gone! All of you!

Being someone who lives 30 minutes or so from Fishtown... it's gotten better... but it isnt what i would call great. If i had children and lived in that area i'd sooner drive them places they needed to go.

MT i do see what you are saying, but it's a completely different area than where you grew up. I'm 34 now... i live 30 minutes from fishtown. When i was 13 i was held up at gunpoint about 5 minutes away from my house (lived in the overbrook park section of west philadelphia at the time). This was at around 2pm on a saturday.

We cant (as parents... and i know i am not one yet) be helicopters... but at the same time there is a balance.

Not to mention your oldest stepson... who was just accepted into MIT... is not a 10 or 14 year old girl walking around in a rough neighborhood.

You live in Montana. I havent been there but i hope its a safer area. I dont hear this happening much in Philly, but it is fishtown... but regardless... hopefully it's a bit of a different situation.

(i live in a decent burb of philly at the moment) (not to say that fishtown doesnt have it's amazing residents... but)

Travis ; excuse me im not a mental case unlike your stupid as$ go back to your rock troll

as for you Kimbo i graduated and got a bachelors degree i don't play in the street cause i know better the that [by the way your name is misspelled according to spell check

Once again,for the SEVENTH time,no possible replys to comments until fifty comments later. Thank you for allowing a continuing discourse. It all becomes irrelavent after so long...... Doesn't anyone else see the disassociation in this? Kinda irks me off to the point where I would write "fuygdckskbsds". I don't think that my posts are the only ones affected by this method of discrimination. Speak up!!!!