And now I'm recalling some discussions over at sammka's about whether we might all really be killers hiding inside. :-P
Interestingly, I also understand this kid. My parents certainly put a lot of pressure on me, and could get abusive. By the time I was 11, I was violent at school because I experienced it at home. It took a while for me to become the sweet quakerly girl who types this comment to you ;).
I don't think this kid should have to be tried as an adult. I blame her, since violence is, you know, bad, and I'm sure she knew what she was doing. But I doubt that spending 8 years with hardened adult criminals is going to be the best thing for her. I mean, after 8 years, she'll be my age, and have a full life ahead of her, which she can spend doing something productive or pursuing a long criminal career. It doesn't seem like throwing her in with the big dogs is the best plan...
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Date: 2006-05-03 06:56 pm (UTC)Interestingly, I also understand this kid. My parents certainly put a lot of pressure on me, and could get abusive. By the time I was 11, I was violent at school because I experienced it at home. It took a while for me to become the sweet quakerly girl who types this comment to you ;).
I don't think this kid should have to be tried as an adult. I blame her, since violence is, you know, bad, and I'm sure she knew what she was doing. But I doubt that spending 8 years with hardened adult criminals is going to be the best thing for her. I mean, after 8 years, she'll be my age, and have a full life ahead of her, which she can spend doing something productive or pursuing a long criminal career. It doesn't seem like throwing her in with the big dogs is the best plan...