Readers’ reactions
‘MOMMY, MI DEAD’: Clarendon parents, school racked with pain after 13-y-o fatally stabbed
Instagram:
“Heartbreaking. I’m so sick and tired of how depressing the news is. Condolences to his family.” –@ devine_dreeny
“Those suffering from serious mental health conditions should be kept away from children, so that they are safe.” – @peartsadie
“When unuh have unuh mad family a do as them like, this is the outcome. The mentally ill persons need medication and to be checked into hospital; it’s not for unuh to sit down and think they won’t do anything drastic.” –@ jade_stunner
“This had me in tears; people passing me in my car must be wondering if me OK. I have a 13 year old boy and I’m terrified for him. What’s happening to our children? This is so sad.” –@ blingas02
“Condolences to the family. I am numb, mi belly a hurt me, enuh. Come on, prayer warrior, please me a beg unnuh, pray for our children. Almighty God, I place all our children in your care. Cover them with the blood of Jesus. There is protection in the blood, please pour it out … amen.” –@ melesiamcdonald
Facebook:
“There’s no possible way to console a mother who lost her child in that manner. All I can say is, Lord have mercy on us and our children.” – @Patricia Davis
“This is sad, but points to the need for more active intervention when you know a person is mentally disturbed. Also, don’t let them in your house (meaning near your child!) no time when you suspect mental problems. Deal with them from arm’s length. To keep your family safe.” – @Michelle Bajraktarević
“It’s so sad, our kids aren’t getting the chance to live out their childhood days ... my deepest sympathy goes out to his families and friends. Rest well, little angel.” – @Racquel Malcolm
Twitter:
“As a parent, this breaks my heart into one million pieces. There’s just so much hurt & pain all around us. So much darkness. We are a broken people, living in dysfunctional homes, families, communities. Our problems are deeper than just a man with a gun or a knife. I hope we realise that.” – @markjrodney
“This literally brought tears to my eyes. What is going on in our country!!?? Where is the love for each other?? It’s like someone’s life has no value!” – @damion_leroy
“Painful to whom, tho’? Isn’t this what we live, eat and breathe every day...hatred & violence? Don’t we sing and dance to violence every single day? We say words like ‘love’, ‘bless’ & ‘respeck’, but where’s the action behind such words? So, again I ask, on whom is this pain bestowed?” – @darealmackoy