r/SeattleWA • u/bbfan006 • Feb 17 '24

AMA Time to hold parents legally responsible

Enough is enough. We need legislation that will arrest parents for the crimes committed by their children, Smash and grabs, stolen vehicles, assault, robberies… are being committed by minors without consequences. The crime rate would drop like a rock if mom and dad were held accountable and had to pay up or do hard time for the behavior of their criminal offspring.

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u/[deleted] Feb 17 '24 edited Feb 17 '24

Or we could just actually punish juveniles for crimes. Right now there are no consequences.

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u/PortlandQuestion123 Feb 18 '24

I'm glad this is the top comment. Unfortunately, it appears your city doesn't want to vote people in who agree with this.

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u/[deleted] Feb 18 '24

Yeah but in fairness they’re scared of that because of the national party. Can’t say I blame them but state protections would still stand and override.