Have we started a trend?

Or are we continuing a trend?

Cases in point involve two mothers of different ages.

First mom is just tired of being a mom...and went on strike.

OCALA - The mother of four teenage boys, fed up with their fighting and their refusal to clean up, decided recently she would go "on strike," and moved out.

It wasn't long, however, before a police officer crossed Melissa G. Dean's imaginary picket line.

Dean, 43, shared with Police Cpl. Dan Wright a thought every parent has had at least once: She had no control and was through dealing with them.
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Dean told the DCF worker that she thought there would be peace if she gave up her bedroom to one of the children. She said she supervised them by making frequent calls and bringing meals to the house. She said she leaves and returns around 11 p.m. for a short time to make sure they go to bed.

She hoped her actions "would open their eyes and maybe they would start cleaning up after themselves and stop fighting," the report noted. She reportedly told them she wouldn't come home until they behaved themselves.

The second mom, well she's a bit different. But you still don't mess with her, buddy.

OCALA - A 16-year-old mother accused of trying to stab the father of her 8-month-old child in the throat was arrested by sheriff's deputies and charged with aggravated assault.
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The 16-year-old admitted driving to the scene, taking out a knife and pointing it at Medina, according to the report. The girl told Post she went there to get her son and he refused to hand the baby over. She also told the deputy that Medina grabbed her by the arm and she dropped the knife.

A trend? Or trends?

Hell, it's probably because we have some of the country's worst moms in Marion County.

Another thing to be proud of.