A Facebook post describing disturbing language from young children at a Prince Albert playground has sparked heated discussion in a local community group, with residents raising concerns about supervision and parenting.
According to the original poster, the incident occurred around 7:08 p.m. at the playground near Vickers School.
The parent said she was trying to enjoy an evening outing with her own children when a group of four or five kids, estimated to be between seven and nine years old, began shouting explicit and sexually suggestive phrases.
She said the language was so graphic that her six-year-old began repeating and questioning the words afterward.
“Bad behaviour is learned behaviour,” the poster wrote, adding that she didn’t expect much to come from sharing the experience since she believes the children’s parents likely aren’t setting a better example at home.
Community Members Weigh In
The post quickly drew dozens of comments from other group members, many expressing frustration over what they see as a recurring problem with unsupervised children in the city.
One commenter, ElegantPhoenix9154, suggested contacting child and family services, noting that situations involving unsupervised children often arise. CaringPineapple4687 echoed the sentiment, calling the situation a result of children “learning at home” without proper guidance.
LoyalStrawberry8677 commented that the issue isn’t unique to this incident, suggesting it reflects a broader pattern in the city where children’s behavior often goes unaddressed by parents. Kerrie Ermine wrote that the exchange made her wonder what these children might be exposed to daily, adding “poor kids” in sympathy.
Not everyone agreed on how to respond. Toni Bear suggested a more direct approach, recommending that bystanders simply tell the children to watch their language rather than recording them, noting that being filmed sometimes provokes worse behavior.
Della Hicks pushed back gently, agreeing that the children’s parents should be present but urging caution about confronting or filming other people’s kids directly.
Catherine Smith offered a simple response strategy, saying children should be told plainly that such language won’t be tolerated and to act appropriately or leave.
Group member Travis Lamarche suggested escalating the issue further, recommending a call to mobile crisis services given the apparent lack of adult supervision.
Other commenters, including Jenny Praski, tied the incident to larger concerns about parenting in the community, writing that some parents seem to prioritize being a friend to their children over being a parental figure.
Ren Sundown raised broader worries about youth behavior patterns in the area, referencing what they described as increasingly concerning incidents involving young people.
No Official Response Yet
As of this report, there has been no confirmation from city officials, the Prince Albert Police Service, or the school division regarding the playground incident.
The post and its comments remain part of an informal community discussion rather than a documented complaint with local authorities.
The original poster did not specify whether she reported the incident to the police or contacted the school, and the identities of the children involved remain unknown.
The conversation has continued to draw engagement within the Facebook group as residents debate how best to address unsupervised youth behavior in public spaces around Prince Albert.
