carlson1 wrote: ↑Sat Nov 20, 2021 2:23 pm
J.R.@A&M wrote: ↑Sat Nov 20, 2021 2:18 pm
The lack of youthful hero's is totally beside the point.
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I wouldn't go near a riot. I wouldn't let my 17-yo go near a riot. I wouldn't send a 17-yo there on my behalf. It's a disaster waiting to happen.
The verdict I believe was right, but the very first mistake made was this 17 year old going to the riots as you said above.
Even though you can doesn’t mean you always should.
I always tell my kids we can be in the right and still do the wrong thing.
I am proud of Kyle. He is a good kid. He has helped clean up after the rioters, removed graffiti, put out fires and helped those in need. He is a good example for others- but as a parent I would never let my kid go around a mob of rabid people, much less carrying a weapon.
It's gonna take a long time for him to come to terms about this. I hope he finds positive ways to do so.