Teen refuses to attend school over shower issue, Gastonia NC


A 14-year-old locked himself in the bathroom and refuses to go to school because he says he cannot take a shower. The situation appears to be related to a family dispute or mental health concern without any violence or threats.
Audio|Source: Gaston County Police/Fire/EMS - Primary Channel
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Transcript:
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Mass-pick, near 10th Circle, 14-year-old locked himself in the bathroom saying he's not going to school,
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apartment be his employee.
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Trilson, you have me alone.
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Sample.
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Baker 3, City.
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Baker 3. Baker 3.
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What was that kid and you advised he wasn't going to school?
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Ten, four, it's a 14-year-old saying he's not going to school because he can't take a shower.
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He blew that call out, that's a parent issue, not our issue.
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Location mentioned:
Near W 10th Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052
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