I would have done the same thing, i think it's very important to teach children at a young age to be kind and gentle to animals. My families children that come to my house are gentle and kind to my dog/cat because i have taught them from such a young age.

Years ago , a study was done among prisoners . One thing that the study brought out , was that many in prison claimed that they were abused as children . Today , many parents are afraid to discipline children , because , if they are reported for abusing their children , the , "Child Protective Services ," will remove the children from the home . Since these amended rules were put in place , there has been a terrible increase in the number of school shootings , and children bullying other children and teachers , as well . And even the schools , seem to be doing little to nothing about correcting in school bullying . Then as adults , they still feel they have the right to commit mass killings , when they get angry . I think this is one experiment which is failing .

I don't know if you are to sensitive or not.

I guess I should say I don't know if WE are too sensitive.

My thought is I have a responsibility to my community and that includes the children. I'm famous in my family for yelling at kids, not my own.

Now get off of my lawn!

One can never be too sensitive when it comes to the treatment of animals. I would have not tolerated these children doing what you described, but taken a stick myself and chased them away. I can overlook a few things, but not disrespectful treatments of animals. Too many times do I encounter children that are misbehaving. They talk back to their parents or the adult that happens to be with them, in a language even unbecoming to an adult. When I first came to the US, I was astounded how 'free' kids were kept. You don't reprimand, you don't spank .. they must be allowed their expressionism. No thanks. They must be taught respect and discipline, but if the parents don't have have it .. what can I say.

Parents refuse to believe their kids act like shits when they aren't around. So yeah, call the police.

I consider myself in loco parentis when I observe behavior like that. Good for you, Hera Tera.

If no parents, call the cops! Who let's their kids out of sight in public places?!

You did right. As a school bus driver I see children who have little parental attention, those are the ones who want attention so they act up and make themselves the center of attention.

I would have tried to reach the parents. If that doesn’t work, call 911. The kids are engaging in cruelty to animals and mischief, and the parents are neglecting them, exposing them to danger.

I couldn't have let that continue. What kind of parent doesn't make compassion the first life lesson?

ABSOLUTELY the right thing to do...THANK YOU!

I don't want to live in a world with people who grow up thinking it's okay to harass and abuse defenseless creatures. If the parents aren't doing their jobs--and harassment and abuse are at hand--stepping in is, IMO, absolutely, unquestionably the right thing to do. They need to get that message somehow.

As a parent myself I'd be mortified if I caught either of my sons doing something like this. I don't get how any parent could allow this happen. It doesnt matter how busy you are, your kids are your offspring and your responsibility. I would be raving mad were I there and witnessed it. I may have even called police.

You did the right thing in how you handled it. If my kids did this I would be greatful to anyone for stepping in. I'd be embarassed but still thankful. No creature deserves the torment these kids inflicted upon those ducks! There is no excuse of this! Though many parents now a days cannot see fault in their childrens actions and would get mad at whomever points them out.

runnning around -ok Abusing animals- not ok You did a good thing

Little fuckers need a good slap

Yikes! You did the right thing. I'd call the police as well.

Too sensitive? You stepped up to defend the defenseless. Yes you stepped up not in. Kudos to you, and thanks from the ducks probably if they could talk.

He'll no you aren't being to sensitive. Now if they were swans...