Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
I echo the statements above. Due to the obvious distance in mind in these 'kids' (i.e. hoodlums) of "actions and consequences" whether or not due to parenting ( or more aptly, lack thereof). I'm betting most of them had parents who raised them with 'timeouts' and want more to be their 'friends' and relive their youth, rather than being parents.
Obviously, there is no remorse and accountability in 299 of the 300, and at this stage of development (age), I doubt many of these kids will turn themselves around without a major 'attitude readjustment'. So I hope law enforcement and legal prosecutions in this case have that effect.
On a less serious note, for levity, perhaps a reality show that showed cases like this with juveniles receiving a different cultural penalty for actions would be interesting. I'm thinking a Singaporean 'caning' (recalling that infamous Michael Fay case of American youth and auto vandalism back in 1994) might get some high ratings if televised. I'd be curious to see how many 'youths' would ever commit such actions again..
I echo the statements above. Due to the obvious distance in mind in these 'kids' (i.e. hoodlums) of "actions and consequences" whether or not due to parenting ( or more aptly, lack thereof). I'm betting most of them had parents who raised them with 'timeouts' and want more to be their 'friends' and relive their youth, rather than being parents.
Obviously, there is no remorse and accountability in 299 of the 300, and at this stage of development (age), I doubt many of these kids will turn themselves around without a major 'attitude readjustment'. So I hope law enforcement and legal prosecutions in this case have that effect.
On a less serious note, for levity, perhaps a reality show that showed cases like this with juveniles receiving a different cultural penalty for actions would be interesting. I'm thinking a Singaporean 'caning' (recalling that infamous Michael Fay case of American youth and auto vandalism back in 1994) might get some high ratings if televised. I'd be curious to see how many 'youths' would ever commit such actions again..
Was that in '94? Time flies. I remember the uproar over, what, 6 cane strikes? I bet that would have a lot more effect than what many parents consider to be punishment.
I don't know if anyone else went onto his website and read the tweets, but one of the kids actually tweeted from the party "I'm so glad my parents don't give a f*** what I do" so I guess it shouldn't be a surprise the lack of accountability.
This man however is to be commended. He is really concerned for the kids despite the damage they caused, and wants to see them turn themselves around. I still can't believe only 4 of the 300 showed up to help clean up, but apparently he has had lots of other volunteers including youth groups come out to help him and his family.
The Kelly Lynch take sums up my thoughts very well
Ditto!!
Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick. Over $68,000 in prizes has already been given out to active posters on our forum. Additional giveaways are planned.
Detailed information about all U.S. cities, counties, and zip codes on our site: City-data.com.
Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
