Sue S., I agree with most of what you said but I'd argue the point of parents being punished for what their children do. The most well bred, well educated, loved and nurtured children can turn out bad too. Their upbringing isn't necessarily a reflection on their parents. ----- Original Message ----- I think parents should play a bigger part in the > punishment of young offenders, having them punished too. But having said > that how many of them would care? > > Sue S --- Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.351 / Virus Database: 197 - Release Date: 4/19/2002