(17-08-2023, 11:21 AM)Lilith7 Wrote: There may well be reasons though; & probably goes back to parenting. Both of their parents & the kids. Time to teach the basics of parenting in high schools.
Yes, yes and yes. Teach them right from wrong. Teach them to respect others. Unfortunately the attitudes come from the parents.
(17-08-2023, 02:52 PM)jim157 Wrote: no consequences, just a telling off and sent on their way
hopefully one day someone will catch one of them in the act and dispense a good old fashioned beating
No consequences. No telling off. No questions asked when they come home with stuff that obviously isn't theirs. And of course the beating you propose would have the giver before the courts for punishment.