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Originally Posted by TheNorm
I don't think there are many "bad" parents (although there are a few), but well-meaning parents who go down a certain path and then realise the consequences too late.
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That did bring a smile to my face, because as you say well meaning intentions is often not a good thing.
I think the difference now from when I was a kid is that naughty kids were known as 'problem kids' and they came from 'problem families'. It seems these days that the waters are muddy, and it is not easy to categorise.
It is obvious from the way that some teenage troublemakers act that they were never disciplined. They appear to think they can do exactly what they want and if someone educates them they will then go crying to the police. I have had a few incidents recently where teenagers have been just looking for trouble, when I was younger I would of risen to the challenge.
I had one incident about 2 weeks ago and I could of probably sorted them out efficiently on the spot, but of course the law is on their side no matter what they do. I would never of dreamt of cheeking or trying to pick a fight with an adult when I was young, and then go crying to the police if I got what I deserved.