I have lots of feelings for young people who are having a
tough time growing up, as a result of a poor start in life,
and moving through multiple foster homes, but it is very hard for society to fix that problem.
It started with the
childs real parents, which are probably out of the picture
permanately in most cases, and yes, there are a certain
number of foster parents who take in kids to get the money,
but there are not foster parents on a waiting list with a
burning desire to take in kids, and 'love' them, just a
very few, so these kids have to be placed somewhere, the
only alternative is a very large institution, to keep them,
educate them, and teach them to be better people.
That is life, what can anyone do about it.
So, it is important to protect society, and this poor cab
driver is now the first person who needs attention and help,
as he was just trying to do his job, and now he is in a
terrible situation, as a result of this y.o. injuring him.
Many of these young offenders are so 'wise' to the system,
and will con anyone, anytime and have learned to have no
sympathy for anyone, just themselves, they want what they
want, are angry all the time, but because they didn't get
a fair shake early on, isn't a reason to allow them to
hack people up, and then continue to protect them.
They must learn, they have to be accountable for their actions, respect others, and work for your respect from
others.
Most of all, society must be protected from repeat offenders, whether they be young or not.