Those poor children. This home is right down the road from our house too. I'm glad Patch included the address so neighbors can know where this stuff is going on.

The Lakeview School employee should be commended! The parents are scum and deserve everything the get and more. Sadly, its the children who suffer in a situation like this.

Stow is nothing but drug dealers

Very sad. I hope the children aren't split up when they finally find someone to take them. And James.... I just laughed out loud! My husband is from Mantua (although not a trailer) and I never miss an opportunity to poke fun at him about it....hehehe. He says Ken is more likely from Wyndham! Ahahahahahahahahaha

Granted this is a horrible thing to happen, but these two were good people other then the manufacturing of drugs and putting there children in danger. Pray for these children and their parents.

Its sad what drugs can do to you, keep that in mind.

Hudson Ohio

They should never get those kids back they shouldn't even be allowed to look at those kids ever again

And James your profile says it all

Very sad for these kids. Theyre very sweet. Hope theyre together. Praying that everyone comes out better on the other side.

I wonder if they'll demolish the house?

Omg look at that filth those poor children were living in... disgusting! Ya "no name" I'm sure those two are wonderful people, you know, short of being the worst kind of human scum imaginable. ;(

Yeah "melissa" when you know them personally you can tell me there bad people...until then you can sit down and shut up..like I said drugs do bad things..sometimes to good people..and in this case it ruined good people

I just pray that they straighten up for their children's sake....They can get it together if they want too..

Drug manufacturing and dealing, breaking the law endangering and letting their children live in filth = good people? Where did you get that definition?

they were not dealing with a full deck okay.....I am a neighbor and it was very frustrating the last six months to hear them beating there dog and him screaming..so yes they were the "nicest" people who loved there children...NOT.....Stow has really gone down because of people like them.... Great role models ok

I fail to see how a very simple observation regarding the filth they were living in makes one ignorant. I'm sure the children were sparkling clean everyday. Clearly, that would explain the smell radiating from their clothes which led a teacher to the authorities.
And as for these, "good people?" We'll, whatever helps you sleep at night. Two parents with five children should be too busy raising their children to have time to do Meth.

Deal with it dear, your friends were losers that didn't love their children or themselves enough to drop the pipes.

I was the childs football coach and james if you want to see me let me know

Mrs tribble they weren't friends of mine...I coached their kid and would have never expected it so before you jump to accusations get your facts right you dumbass..this is exactly why im calling you all ignorant...because I defend them im their "friend who also smokes meth" you people amaze me

In regards to my last comment I shouldn't have said defending them because im not...what the did was wrong on many levels but they were good people and im sticking with that view on them

Hey, I never claimed you smoked meth. Read my above comment. I'm sorry if you are deluded enough to believe that people who becom addicted to drugs are good people. While its moderately refreshing to see their children actually participated in extra curricular activities, it doesn't excuse the facts. They were responsible for 5 children. 5 children whom I sure deserve much more than what was being handed to them. I deal with children that come from these families every day. Please don't try to tell me how good people are when they're love for their children and themselves isn't strong enough to just say no.

I hope and pray these children can rise above this. I hope they grow up an realize where their parents went wrong, and avoid the path that's already been paved for them. I'm sorry if I'm not ignorant enough to see the good in people who behave as these parents have.

And for that, I also fail to see how I am ignorant. Oh, and don't be so quick as to say you are the only person here who is personally familiar with these people or this family. I'm not afraid to point fingers; I know my hands are clean. I al

Doing drugs doesnt make you a bad person it makes you an unintelligent person...and if it means anything to you tribble I will be attempting to take in the oldest child..if I had room and money I would take them all in. They are all good kids

I am a neighbor. I know the children. They are friends with my own children. They are always very respectful.
The court of public opinion can say what it will but the court of law will handle the evidence. The parents are not bad people, they made bad choices which are going to have devastating consequence for the kids. And that's extremely unfortunate.
My own children are crushed and concerned for their friends. And that's where the focus should be. These kids need help picking up the pieces, not stone throwing at their parents.
Mr. NoName I believe I know who you are. Either way, I commend you. I know what you're trying to get across. I'm looking into anyway I can help as well.I do know that they're altogether at this point and safe. That's what matters.

Mrs. Tribble you are so close minded and believe in such a black or white way of the world and who people are and how things work. That alone is ignorance. Even if it wasn't my family or someone I knew I'd still not jump to say that person was scum or a bad person. If you deal with children of families like these daily then you should know it's not a black or white matter.. There are plenty of shade of grey in between. And if you think that way I feel you are an ignorant biased women.. And frankly should stop while your ahead. But what do I know, I've only read what you wrote. I don't want to be closed minded and ignorant to your character. Bless you for helping kids from troubled families. They are so lucky to have a mind like yours guiding them.

And now I've vented. Sorry for seeming ugly.

James Melissa.. I feel sorry for you too.

Andrew they are all in my prayers...im doing everything I can do to help

Stephanie thank you for understanding my view on the ordeal ...guess they have never heard the expression dont judge a book by its cover

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Thank you for that real james...jack kelly your real macho as you would describe it... get a life

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I don't personally know these people, but I know that my definition of "good people" does not include those who CHOOSE to manufacture potentially lethal drugs in the basement of houseful of innocent children, their own children! And yes, I am very aware of the things drugs make people do, however it's still a choice, which is why I choose not to do drugs, I respect and love myself and my children enough to stay way from things that I know are counterproductive to my purpose, which as a parent it is solely to love and protect my children and ensure that they have the tools to become productive, functional members of society. That being said the main focus, not only of the public, but those close to the situation, ought to be those poor children and helping them, not defending the actions of their careless parents, that's how people get away with this gross neglect in the first place, somebody always makes excuses. I hope they get the book thrown at them, one of these boys was in class with my daughter and my heart breaks just thinking of how terrified they must be to have their world torn apart, regardless of how crappy it may have been, they are victims and they lost the most.

Seriously ? You can not trivialize this. They put drugs before their children. They knew there was a chance to lose their kids and they decided to roll the dice. Well it came up craps this time amd they lost their family. This is really the best possible outcome. Children learn from their enviroment and they see everything. A child might have gotten into the chemicals, ingested some Meth, or parents might have burned down their house. This stuff really happens and to make light of these facts is not cool. Rehab is needed but not enough, a crime was commited. People need to sometimes hit rock bottom before they decide to wake up. I want to see this family get back together and succeed but thats the parents choice. Its not gonna happen over night. They do not need to be coddled, they need to learn the consequences so this never happens again. The outcome could be much worse next time and then what excuses are people gonna make for them.

God knows a persons heart Jason... If they are truely serious and want to do whats right I believe he will open doors for these people. I don't condemn them. I am praying for them and truely wish it all works out for the best. But thats how I look at things. Thats my opinion on the matter. All parents make mistakes but this can be fixed if they chose to...

We need an edit feature on here. Drives me nuts after i proof read my comments and want to fix my spellind ):

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I grew up with these people, I even baby sat their children. Calling them scum and other harsh names are so hypocritical!! So they hit a rough patch and made some mistakes. I'm sure you have things you put before your children... money, sex, materialistic things. You have no right to judge them. Yes, what they did was wrong and they obviously shouldn't have done it, but do you really have the right and the place to call them scum? No, you don't. Kinda sad when a 17 year old has better morals than an adult.

Thank god there wasn't a Meth Explosion in this house. What a poor decision for these adults to make. And yes, when you jeopardize your children's safety for your SCUMBAG addictions or to make money- you are not a good parent. I am glad they were such sweet and nice people, who cares.