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Originally Posted by Raistlin
I don't think it's the alcohol that's the problem, or at least not in the way that the media would have us believe.
I spent quite a lot of my teenage years drunk with my mates. None of us ever beat anybody up, none of us ever stole anything, none of us ever disrespected anybody, none of us hung around the streets at night intimidating people, none of us damaged anybody else's property.
We just went out, scored some (cheap) booze, got drunk, and had a bit of fun. If it was raining we went indoors, if it was sunny we found somewhere quiet to sit and have a mess about.
We even through our cans and bottles in the bin when we were done 
So, if (about 12-15 years ago - God, that makes me sound old) we could enjoy ourselves without maiming, abusing, or killing anybody, why can't 'the youth of today' (now I really sound old!)? |
I agree completely, i did the same as you and managed to stay out of prison. I think this is something that starts from day one with discipline/respect. I mean if you've got a mum who thinks its nothing serious to be up on a murder charge - there's nothing down for you
Once the foundations are laid with lack of respect and discipline it just escalates and unfortunately they reach unruly teenage years IMO. This being when social services (and we know how big their caseloads are!)/local authority services try to help, but the damage is already done. Its a thankless task for them most of the time.
I don't know what the answers are, but i do know some kids of today are beyond help and think they're above the law and I am sick of feeling intimidated by these little runts
(please note thats not aimed at all kids, i think we all know which ones i mean).