04-28-2008, 11:57 PM
Filed under: 6-7 years, In the NewsWhen Latarain Milton got mad at his mother, he grabbed the car keys and a friend and took off.
The difference between Latarain's story and the hundreds of other guys who rip out of driveways to cool off is that Latarain is only seven years old.
The little boy, who could barely see over the steering wheel, traveled about six miles on busy Florida streets before totaling the vehicle. And because driving a real vehicle is a lot different than driving one in a video game, he also left a trail of destruction in his wake. Along the way, Latarain smashed mailboxes and damaged several cars (parked and moving) before breaking an axle on his grandmother's Durango. Neither Latarain nor his passenger were injured during their little escapade.
Even more frightening than a seven-year-old joyrider is Latarain's attitude. The child appears to have no remorse and told reporters he thinks a weekend without video games is a suitable punishment. He also said, "It's fun to do bad things" and that he "just wants to do hood-rat things with his friends."
Police are charging Latarain with grand theft to get him into the legal system and get him the help he needs.
Suddenly, the milk left out on the counter or the kids forgetting to flush doesn't seem so bad, does it?!
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The difference between Latarain's story and the hundreds of other guys who rip out of driveways to cool off is that Latarain is only seven years old.
The little boy, who could barely see over the steering wheel, traveled about six miles on busy Florida streets before totaling the vehicle. And because driving a real vehicle is a lot different than driving one in a video game, he also left a trail of destruction in his wake. Along the way, Latarain smashed mailboxes and damaged several cars (parked and moving) before breaking an axle on his grandmother's Durango. Neither Latarain nor his passenger were injured during their little escapade.
Even more frightening than a seven-year-old joyrider is Latarain's attitude. The child appears to have no remorse and told reporters he thinks a weekend without video games is a suitable punishment. He also said, "It's fun to do bad things" and that he "just wants to do hood-rat things with his friends."
Police are charging Latarain with grand theft to get him into the legal system and get him the help he needs.
Suddenly, the milk left out on the counter or the kids forgetting to flush doesn't seem so bad, does it?!
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Comments: http://www.parentdish.com/2008/04/28/sev.../#comments