It is unimaginable all the way around. What on earth were any of them thinking, the children's actions and what had the parents taught them?! Were they not monitoring them? I have read other reports of this going on and it truly frightens and saddens me.

I worry for all the kids and my niece is 11 now. She has had an internet account and so far so good but we are vigilant. However she got a camera for her birthday and is excited about sharing her photos with her friends. I can only hope that the talks, rules, and guidance we have given her will hold. Also that she will know not to participate and stand against such things should they happen. How do you know as a parent/caregiver what you have said and done will sink in? How? This I worry about too. Things were so less complicated when all I had were pets.