Mothers Call the Cops on Their Own Kids After School Vandalism
What would drive a pair of 12- and 13-year-olds to wreak havoc on their own school? Even more shocking—what would compel their mothers to call the police on them? In Deltona, Florida, this real-life mystery left neighbors and authorities stunned.
Two boys are now facing serious legal consequences after allegedly causing more than $50,000 in damage to Friendship Elementary School—and it was their mothers who reported them.
On September 13, the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office revealed that the boys had broken into the school, first during school hours and later under the cover of night. Once inside, authorities say the teens went on a destructive spree: tossing books across the library floor, toppling furniture, and spray-painting graffiti on doors. Their chaos escalated when they returned to admire their handiwork, triggering a fire alarm in the process.
Deputies responding to the alarm found the library’s media center in complete disarray. The scene included a shattered glass door and overturned furniture—a startling sight for any school official.
The Takeaway
The incident highlights both the extremes of pre-teen mischief and the difficult choices parents face. While the boys’ actions caused significant damage, their mothers’ decision to involve law enforcement underscores a commitment to accountability—even when the culprits are your own children. It’s a cautionary tale about impulsive behavior and the consequences that can follow, even at a young age.