7th Grader is a Damn Hero

[moparedtn]

You may have seen this in the news, but what this kid did at his age is simply amazing:
Michigan 7th grader brings school bus to safe stop after driver passes out | Fox News Video

 

[haywire 440]

Well, that story trumps 100 negative ones. Thanks Ed.

 

[1967coronet]

Smart kid, knew someone had to help and jumps right in.
Thanks Ed,
Wish all young parents raised kids like that.

 

[khryslerkid]

In a longer clip he turns around and asks someone to call 911. There's hope with the younger generations if more like Dillon are out there.

 

[Richard Cranium]

Saw that on the news this morning. Great job by that kid.

 

[71dodgechargerrt]

Great story.

 

[YY1]

Heard on radio.

When I was that age and even younger, I always played out "what if..." worst case scenarios like that, and what I'd do.

...I also wanted to drive a bus real bad.

 

[davek]

So cool and now he is a hero. Proud parents

 

[Cranky]

Tried to teach my kids how to drive at a young age and what to do but they being girls I guess didn't get it lol.

 

[wahya]

Something else to ponder about this story.
Seventh grader who took the wheel of a school bus after driver lost consciousness called "a hero"

 

[69a100]

Something else to ponder about this story.
Seventh grader who took the wheel of a school bus after driver lost consciousness called "a hero"

I saw this on Friday. And now you know the rest of the story!!!! Which of course the media would never post, only Steve Hartman!!!

 

[Gus chiggins]

You may have seen this in the news, but what this kid did at his age is simply amazing:
Michigan 7th grader brings school bus to safe stop after driver passes out | Fox News Video

Situational/ tactical awareness. His face was not buried in a phone, or some other device. Not one kid reacted but him. Kid is a hero. His parents are raising him right...no damn cellphone. Now they want to put AI into cars so you chat with it....FFS?

 

[Gus chiggins]

In a longer clip he turns around and asks someone to call 911. There's hope with the younger generations if more like Dillon are out there.

They are out there, but get no recognition, unless they play on a girls sports team.

 

[69a100]

Situational/ tactical awareness. His face was not buried in a phone, or some other device. Not one kid reacted but him.

 

[moparedtn]

Although the parents not giving him a phone certainly contributed to his ability to save the day -
notice the kid isn't all that pleased about not having one all the same?
In fact, he seems downright non-plussed about a lot of things, judging from his demanor.
I hope he's ok?

 

[Gus chiggins]

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Ha, don't know if i would carry a yellow umbrella in a combat zone.

 

[Gus chiggins]

Although the parents no giving him a phone certainly contributed to his ability to save the day -
notice the kid isn't all that pleased about not having one all the same?
In fact, he seems downright non-plussed about a lot of things, judging from his demanor.
I hope he's ok?

That's too bad for him. He lives under that roof with his parents who make the rules. I'm sure he has access to a computer, but not in his room i bet. Kids have to learn that they won't always get what they demand. He's fine.

 

[moparedtn]

That's too bad for him. He lives under that roof with his parents who make the rules. I'm sure he has access to a computer, but not in his room i bet. Kids have to learn that they won't always get what they demand. He's fine.

Well now...a red "X" for me for that observation?
Silly, but ok. Here's you one in return.

 

[Gus chiggins]

Well now...a red "X" for me for that observation?
Silly, but ok. Here's you one in return.
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I didn't mean to hurt your feelings, signed R. Lee ermey, tissue? That kid will be fine without an electronic pacifier. Why wouldn't that young boy not be all right???

 

[69a100]

Although the parents not giving him a phone certainly contributed to his ability to save the day -
notice the kid isn't all that pleased about not having one all the same?
In fact, he seems downright non-plussed about a lot of things, judging from his demanor.
I hope he's ok?

I agree Ed! He may dislike it now, but the concrete has already been reinforced into his head with this save he did. He'll look back at this in 30-40+ years and realize how right Dad was!