>>> My own theory is that anyone who raises their children in a
>>> thuggish atmosphere, shares part of the blame if they turn
>>> out to the thugs.   Yes, that's harsh....but it's like inserting your
>>> hand into a fire and not pulling it back out.

>>> I think we also need year-round schools, and strict truancy
>>> enforcement.    Why were those non-students even being
>>> allowed to hang around on school property?    It sounds like
>>> most everyone knew that that area was the smoking hangout.

>>> Kris

>> I think parents need to be much more committed to the quality of their
>> children. Men need to be more committed to the kids they help create,
>> and help rear them. It's so sad to some kids who I guess never had
>> limits. Call me sexist but I think boys in particular benefit greatly
>> from a male role model and behavior "reinforcement". Overall, though,
>> I think good behavior, respect for others (including critters), all
>> starts at home.

> Yup...but when Cosby and Obama chide the black men for not
> stepping up, they were excoriated for doing so.