A mom was arrested for cheering her daughter's graduation

I see nothing wrong with a parent cheering for her daughter as she accepts her diploma. Now if she were cheering during the whole graduation ceremony or using obscene language that would be one thing, but if she wasn't then I think they should have let her be. I mean to arrest her for being proud of her daughter & cheering for her because she was proud is ridiculous. If I were that parent I would get a good lawyer & sue the pants off of that school!!

Automatically America is a country where the use of freedom of speech has always been exercised, I feel as though the school and the police were very overbearing considering the circumstances. Being an African American we are quite proud when our children have graduated because they are many in our families who have not even attained a high school diploma. So yes emotions do overflow and we over are excited, but it is all in the name of happiness! Who are school officials to tell a parent they can't rejoice in their child's academic achievements Did they not cheer at their children's graduations or their family member graduations? I honestly do not think the decision to put the lady under arrest was fair or sensible on the school officials part none what so ever.

Now I think I heard everything. I think that is totally ridiculous to be arrested for cheering at your daughters graduation. I think that is real low. Whats the difference. She should be proud of her daughter and she has the right to cheer for her. This world is getting dumber by the second.

A fine might be appropriate, especially if they were warned. But, getting arrested? There are enough real criminals in jail.

I think it is crazy that she got arrested for this. My graduation there were plenty of people cheering and being loud. When your a proud parent sometimes it is difficult to contain your excitement. I think this is taking things to the absolute extreme and there is no reason for it. She should definitely be let go. She should not have been arrested in the first place in my opinion. They could have just told her to be quiet or they would have to make her leave...Doesn't seem to be that big of a deal to me.

Got arrested? seriously? I can't blame her for cheering, but if the school principal already warned everybody not to shout or yell, then she should have listened. She should have not do that even though she was excited. Actually, i haven't attended any graduation that has some shouting or yelling. That is why i don't like attending anymore because i find it boring. haha. But anyways, i think that she should have a first warning before she got arrested.

Wow that wouldn't fly here in wisconsin. The family and friends of the graduate here get loud and crazy even to the point where they bring cow bells and ring them when their graduate walks on the stage and gets their diploma. it is sad that you can't have fun in public anymore

Oh yes, she should be forgiven and let go. A verbal warning is plenty enough. I actually don't understand the arrest. I could see escorting her out of the place if she was really being out of line but even that seems a bit harsh. Its a once in a life time event and I understand her excitement. yes she should have contained herself a bit better but arresting her seems a bit ridiculous. I haven't heard the story yet. Maybe there is more to it? I don't know...just seems like the law got carried away a bit.

She is just a mom who was proud of her daughter's achievement. I think arresting her is a bit much, and is a waste of taxpayer money. Criminals need to be arrested, not this proud mom. Forgive her and forget. I am sure the authorities have more important ways to spend their time as well.

It is only a minor offense. It is not a criminal offense. She just did violate the school's rule. It is injustice if they will arrest her and put to prison. Maybe it'll be good if she will just be temporarily sent out. Is she aware about the rule that it's not allowed to make noise as the ceremony goes on?

At our graduations you are supposed to be quiet so everyone can hear the names of their children but you always get families who decide to yellout for their child anyway. It doesn't happen a lot but it sometimes can ruin the next person's moment. I find it a little crazy how they actually arrested her though!

Are you serious? this is ridiculous. I mean its a graduation, and yes, the lady can be and must have been excited. I know Ive been to ceremonies and some individuals are so loud and obnoxious screaming, and cheering you just want to punch them in the face, but I wouldnt call the police on them, and get charged. But I agree, they could of just warned her, and told her to hush as its disturbing others around her. But sadly many dont consider this and need to do things the extreme way. But then again the lady could of retaliated and flipped out if someone told her to hush.

I don't think she should have been arrested at all, but since it was a graduation, a very formal event, and everybody was warned not to do such things, I definitely think she should have been escorted from the premises by security. Still, arrest is kind of a serious thing! Even if she's not charged with anything, she'll still have to deal with the consequences of that...some people could lose their job if they were arrested, you know?