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Created on : Friday, November 30, 2007, 01:39:10 pm

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It’s no surprise that teens engage in reckless activities, but kids today are doing much more than sneaking a drink of alcohol. The newest trends can be deadly for your kids -- from street racing to car surfing. Dominic, 18, is obsessed with illegal street racing, and his friend, Justin, boasts that he’s driven 147 mph on the highway! Dominic’s mother, Susan, fears for his safety, but doesn’t know how to control him. Can Dr. Phil get the boys to put on the brakes? Then, 17-year-old Trais was street racing when he accidentally killed a wheelchair-bound mother of two in front of her children. Don’t miss his strong message for Dominic and Justin. And, meet a mom who worries that her 13-year-old daughter spends more time in a virtual online world than in the real one. Can Dr. Phil help the girl return to reality? Share your thoughts, join the discussion.

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holly32

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December 4, 2007, 3:18 am PST

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Lets get this part straight..

Street racing is illegal. Thats just it.

Loseeerrrs

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housewife52

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December 4, 2007, 4:07 am PST

I see the same thing all the time.

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Street racing has been going on since the 40's. What ticks me off is almost EVERYONE thinks the streets, roads and freeways are NASCAR tracks. No matter what town or city you live in everyone drives

10-40 mph over the speed limit sign. I went 60 on the freeway in a 70 mph zone because of weather conditions. It was not busy on that stretch of 35W between Duluth and Hinckley, MN. People were passing at 80-100mph. Well, 3 minlater, 5 cars were off the road because a deer was on the road and they hit it. and had a multiple car accident. There are only 5 highway patrol cars for 35W in Minnesota so people play the odds. I believe they should all take the driving test over evry 8 yrs.

And if you are in Reno, Nevada, you better stop for the pedestrians. The police have regular checks and the fine is big.

The speed limit here is 65 on the interstate. People ALWAYS pass me. And on the regular roads people seem to drive the same way no matter if it's raining, snowing whatever.... It's not just teenagers either. If we were in horse and buggies, we'd be doing the same thing. It's just that we've invented faster and more modern ways to kill ourselves and others. You know, we'd probably all be a lot safer if we lived in virtual worlds and had virtual crashes that we could then get up from our computers and walk away from.

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December 4, 2007, 5:03 am PST

Worried Friend

I set an account up so i could post this message.In regards to what the person before me said , I am a friend of Justins and know that when he says hes sorry about somehting he means it,the other guy that was on the show I don't know.I am glad Justin finally got some help.I always tell him his speeding is going to get him hurt , or someone else , or get him into alot of trouble. My emote is worried because I don't think this will truly help him , but i think it has done him some good to be on your show.

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kaohu66

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December 4, 2007, 6:06 am PST

stupid in the genes

What was up with that mom, Susan? Are you kidding me? First of all, instead of letting her son blow his saving bonds on a tricked out ride, she should've probably held on to it a little bit longer and made him get a J-O-B. I am in no way a fuddy duddy old lady either who doesn't know what's going on. I am however a 25 yr old mother of two little girls. Not very long ago before i had my first kid, i also used to love the rush of street racing. I never drove because my driving skills are pathetic but the rush of riding along was amazing. Now, five years later, and five years smarter i know that if i could've kicked my own ass back then, i would. That mother, Susan blew my mind when she took away his car and then two weeks later allowed him back on the road. That's like giving a crackhead back his pipe and saying go for it dude. Now her son is a spoiled idiot too, but there might still be hope there.

And lastly, to all the people who still support illegal street racing, i hope you will get some brains before it's too late and something tragic happens. Maybe when you start your own family you will have a change of heart. I can only imagine the grief i would feel if someone selfishly took my two little girls or anyone else in my family by doing something so dumb.

Kudos also to the brother of the woman who was killed. His dignity and class was admirable.

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mommajulie

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December 4, 2007, 6:07 am PST

The need for speed

Ask any kid....they mostly think they are invincable. But some kids seem to have a thirst for speed/danger/adreneline rush.

If that's the case, would it not be better directed towards something that is a little more controlled?

Sky diving, para-sailing.....there are plenty of extreme activities that give one the rush they are looking for.

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purnama

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December 4, 2007, 6:39 am PST

12/03 Shocking Teen Trends

Quote From: mrssanta

Something that teens today just don't get is that driving is not a right, it's a privilege. If it were my child, I would do whatever it took to stop the behavior. First, I would take the license away and it that didn't work,

I would simply notify motor vehicle and have them suspend the license. Remember, not just one life hangs in the balance, it could be many lives. Think of how something like this impacts the whole family,

a multitude of friends, and sometimes entire communities. My son's best friend was speeding over a country road and rolled his vehicle many times. Four lives were changed forever. The officer who responded to the call tried to reassure one of the occupants that she would be okey as he looked down at her exposed brain. They had to collect the pieces of the driver. It was horrific!

I attended the funeral with my son. There were over 400 of his classmates there. I hope that I never have

to do that again. And that is why I would take any measure necessary to prevent something like that from happening.

I know this is terribly graphic, but experience makes us passionate about addressing the problem.

I agree with your comment and will add WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE PARENTS OF THESE TEENS?
Parents you need to get some back bone to do the right things for your children. Saying NO and stand by it is not a bad thing.
I think parents today are to concern about their children' s feeling. They are to afraid that if they don't give in to the children, the children won't love them anymore.
And my opinion so what? They will get over it.
As Dr. Phil always says their brain is not finish developing until the age 25. So when they cannot make the right choices for themself in their live, we as a parent have to make one for them. Especially when it put other people in danger.

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luvpeanuts

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December 4, 2007, 7:14 am PST

Message to Trais and family

I was deeply moved by Trais and his parents. I am thankful to see that they seemed supportive of him, even though he made one terrible mistake. I hope they can find strength in one another, and move on. It is a tragedy, what happened to them, and the innocent mother in the wheelchair, however, they must remember that this does not make them bad people. They should be proud of their son. He did make a mistake, (as we all do to different degrees) but he was big enough and good enough to learn from it, acknowledge it, and apologize for it. Try to continue to do good in your efforts to promote these dangers to kids, who think they are so invulnerable. That is all you can do. And remember that you are a good family who stood strong when the going got tough. Bless you.

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rtsdfred

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December 4, 2007, 7:26 am PST

street racers

Do you think it just might have somthing to do with all the illegally modified cars known as "tuners?"

You've got an industry that has developed around this craze; cable television shows, parts supppliers and retail sales.

And its illegal, and the police know it and the car owners know it.

Its pretty obvious when you see, AND HEAR, one of these modified cars on the streets. So why aren't the police pulling them over and writing some tickets?

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blindtoo

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December 4, 2007, 7:44 am PST

Illegal street racing

A few years ago, I was on my way home from work in the early afternoon hours. The freeway was blocked off, and I later found out that there was an accident on the freeway and a couple people had died. The police and news reports said it was street racing, and the local "street racing" forum got all bent out of shape claiming the two kids weren't "street racing", as if that was supposed to change what happened. If two people are driving their cars, and each one is trying to get from point A to point B faster than the other, they are RACING. The problem is that they didn't even consider the traffic on the freeway and they were weaving around them, and eventually one car collided with another going the opposite direction. The racer who crashed was trapped in his car as it burned, while his "friends" took off so they wouldn't get in trouble for racing - something they claimed they weren't doing. It inspired me to write a poem about how tragedies from street racing accidents don't just affect the people who are racing...but quite often affect those around them. I posted it on YouTube if you want to read it....just search for "She Cries a Little More". It may not convince all racers to take it to the track, but if it makes just one person abstain from illegal street racing, then it's served a purpose. If you care to, please share it with as many people as you want.... thanks.

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December 4, 2007, 8:10 am PST

so sad

I do not think that Dominic was being truthful about changing his mind about street racing. His buddy did seem truly affected by seeing the wheelchair and did look shook up. The boy who killed the woman got a slap on the wrist, he should have been tried as an adult. Accident or not, he knew what he was doing was wrong as well as illegal. I work as a paramedic in a major city and see these kind of accidents alot. Parents need to take the upper hand and set rules and limits and yes as a parent you can have your child's license revoked/suspended. If they are not being responsible with the car TAKE IT AWAY!!!! As long as your child is a minor you too can be held accountable for their actions...legally and financially.

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