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NowISeetheLight

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29. Agree

Sat Feb 10, 2024, 11:50 AM

Feb 2024

That's kind of my view as well. I even view DUI the same way. A friend of mine got one about 12 years ago. He spent 15 days in Joe Arpios Tent City for extreme DUI. He started AA and is approaching his 11 year coin. One thing he's never done is drink and drive again. I'd think the experience would scare you straight. Kind of like these kids. First offense, run them through Juvie, scare the hell out of them and show them where theyre headed if they keep it up. Then if they do it again lock them up.

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If your 13 year old son stole a car... [View all] qwlauren35 Feb 2024 OP

First, there are some career criminals at 13, and some dumb kids getagrip_already Feb 2024 #1

Thank you for pointing that out. qwlauren35 Feb 2024 #6

Agree NowISeetheLight Feb 2024 #29

I have a son that put us through 2 years of hell as a teenager. appleannie1 Feb 2024 #2

Thank you for sharing that. qwlauren35 Feb 2024 #4

When my youngest stepson was sentenced to jail Kaleva Feb 2024 #5

I have 3 stepdaughters. appleannie1 Feb 2024 #30

The step kids, now in early 30s, have thanked me Kaleva Feb 2024 #38

What an amazing story malaise Feb 2024 #24

Interesting Story ProfessorGAC Feb 2024 #32

Wow. Glad to hear he was diagnosed. And treated. SYFROYH Feb 2024 #35

Two strikes... qwlauren35 Feb 2024 #3

Great! Send a child to a place justaprogressive Feb 2024 #7

They're already experts at it. Ace Rothstein Feb 2024 #8

You missed my point entirely! justaprogressive Feb 2024 #10

That level of instruction can be found as braodly anywhere else, as well. Torchlight Feb 2024 #21

Segregate any first-time arrestees from Mr.Bill Feb 2024 #37

Carjacking is a violent crime. qwlauren35 Feb 2024 #11

Please explain the proper options. qwlauren35 Feb 2024 #9

Having worked professionally justaprogressive Feb 2024 #12

What is Juvenile Placement? qwlauren35 Feb 2024 #14

No. justaprogressive Feb 2024 #17

WOW! qwlauren35 Feb 2024 #20

Wow indeed justaprogressive Feb 2024 #23

Actually qwlauren35 Feb 2024 #36

Our first justaprogressive Feb 2024 #42

Like Spofford? Mossfern Feb 2024 #22

No. Spofford in the Bronx was justaprogressive Feb 2024 #25

If I get my car stolen, it's my fault? MichMan Feb 2024 #26

Non-sequitor. justaprogressive Feb 2024 #28

First... ProfessorGAC Feb 2024 #33

Dear Professor justaprogressive Feb 2024 #34

Car theft is one of the few crimes in the US that isn't going down Johnny2X2X Feb 2024 #13

You might want to look up some statistics.... getagrip_already Feb 2024 #16

That's what I stated Johnny2X2X Feb 2024 #18

Use of children to commit crimes for the parents is also a thing Amishman Feb 2024 #15

I finance a Kia... TSExile Feb 2024 #19

Manufacturers have a small but not insignificant role Shermann Feb 2024 #27

Nowadays there are more options for troubled youth than there were when I was raising my 7 children. appleannie1 Feb 2024 #31

Thank you for giving justaprogressive Feb 2024 #44

Whadya mean, "what would you want to see happen?" I'm the one who taught 'em how! hunter Feb 2024 #39

I would disagree with "car theft is not a violent crime" brooklynite Feb 2024 #40

Car theft in Maryland is a felony. qwlauren35 Feb 2024 #41

Grand Theft Felony justaprogressive Feb 2024 #43

Yes and when the police chase them justaprogressive Feb 2024 #45