1. When I was 16 my parents wouldn't even consider leaving me alone.

2. People are so afraid of their kids calling CPS that they won't discipline them, and we are now seeing the results.

3. The court system just furthers the "dumbing down" of discipline. A slap on the wrist? He burnt a house down ON PURPOSE....he should do time until he's 18...at which time his record is basically purged since it is sealed.

4. Irresponsible neighbors too....the police should have been called.

5. Where was mother during all of this...she thinks it's ok for her son to stay at his father's house while father is gone?

6. I smell a rat....