4 posts tagged “kids”
For those of you who don't know, MySpace isn't just a social networking site. It's also a place for predators. In my opinion, anyone on MySpace, or anyone who knows a child or teen on MySpace, should see this website:
Dead Kids of MySpace
After I posted the blog about helping teens, Oprah has had two shows about helping children. One was about child slaves in Ghana, and the other one was about helping children in crisis (haven't watched that one yet). So I take back all the petty things I said about Oprah. She's sure making much more of a difference in the lives of children than many of us ever could.
Another tragedy happened a few days ago. A young man not much older than my teenage sons was found dead after he hung himself. He was an acquaintance of my youngest son and seemed like a good kid. From what we've heard, he was living in a tent in the woods for weeks before this. In his obituary, it doesn't list any family closer than half an hour away from here. His story really got to me.
All this disregard for kids and the way families treat kids like they can just throw them away is sickening to me. The boy I mentioned above should never have been living alone in a tent in the woods. He should have had a family or at least a parent who loved and cared about him and took care of him. He should never have had to experience anything so bad that he would want to take his own life.
So the input I need from you is this: What organizations are out there to help kids who have been thrown out by their families or who are on their own? I'm looking for a way to help. I wouldn't be able to donate much financially, but I want to at least donate my time somehow. Any ideas?
- American Beauty
- Creamette
- Light 'n Fluffy
- P&R
- Prince
- Ronzoni
- San Giorgio
- Skinner
- Mrs. Weiss
I wouldn't normally call out a company like this, but I felt it was necessary due to their irresponsible attitude.
I purchased Prince Mac & Cheese last week. My son cooked a few boxes, and it turned out tasting like laundry detergent. Have you ever stuck your nose in a box of powder laundry detergent? Yeah, that's the taste. We had to rinse out our mouths over and over.
I sent them an email last week about this problem, expecting them to recall the product. Never heard a word. I called them this morning and finally got through after 10 minutes on hold, and they're trying to tell me that the product was "stored improperly next to laundry detergent." Um... no. If that was the case, the macaroni itself would be contaminated, not the individually sealed package of cheese inside. Even if it was improperly stored, the detergent itself wouldn't get INSIDE the cheese packet. This was like eating a spoonful of Tide. Seriously. I imagine a vat somewhere was washed but never rinsed or something.
I told the rep that there was no way it was contaminated by where it was stored. She argued with me and said she was sorry I didn't understand. That's as bad as saying "I'm sorry you're an idiot." I tell her I'd like to speak with a supervisor. After putting me on hold for a total of 5 seconds, she says, "My supervisor said we would recall the product." Uh-unh. I don't have stupid written on my forehead. I told her I wanted to speak directly to her supervisor. At least the supervisor went through the motions to take my information and get the product coding. I had to ask if they wanted to code from the cheese packet... "Oh, there's one on there?"
She then says she's going to forward this to "the right department" and send out a postage-paid envelope for me to mail back the remaining product, and I'll get it in 7 to 10 days. So no hurry then. I guess since it'll taste horrific enough that most people won't eat it, there's no problem. No problem if any kids get seriously ill from this. No worries about public safety, just keep the complainer happy I guess.
Does anyone have the email address or phone # of someone higher up at Prince Pasta?
