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Originally Posted by epchick
I'm sorry, i think this complete crap. I got suspended in 6th grade for fighting--I was 11. I knew that there was consequences for my actions, to say that a 10/11 year old wouldn't understand is either underestimating a child, or bad parenting. Sure a 10 year old who hasn't ever been punished in their life wouldn't know the difference between right and wrong. But i've asked my 12 & 13 year old cousins about this, and their response---"put them in jail!"
But when something this wrong happens, i'm sorry, there should be consequences whether the child understands or not.
And I think if the parents don't do anything, something should be done for that as well.
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When I say discernment, what would be the difference from the stopping, turning and walking away vs. committing acts of violence?
These kids think it is okay to do it and ask forgiveness later... The problem is when it is vicious and lethal, there is no forgiveness involved in that.
Apparently, either these kids NEVER knew the difference between right and wrong or they just don't give a damn. Probably both... Which means in America, we are in dire straits.
I am sorry, I do not want to believe that no matter how true. Call me delusional or looking through rose colored glasses, but has humanity gotten that bad in morals and ethics?