HT4972 Can't update iPad 2 from iOS 4 to iOS 6. Also, can't exit "safe mode"

I have an iPad 2 and I'm still running iOS 4. My iPad is currently in "safe mode" and I have no idea how to fix this. Therefore, when I connect to iTunes, it's not letting me update my iOS version when I'm prompted to update. I try to wipe my iPad and do a reset but the status bar just stays empty for hours and in the end, no results.
Also, there are some apps that my son installed(I was unaware) that are not removable, could this have anything to do with my problems.
Please help!!!

Take a look at this link, http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4097?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US

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