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Parental Accountability for Youth Crime | Lafayette Louisiana News
Parents are being targeted in a nationwide crackdown on youth crime, with states like Louisiana fining up to $5,000 for teen threats and cities like Chicago and New York exploring curfews and community service. Proponents argue parental accountability could boost supervision and reduce delinquency, but experts say there’s little evidence these laws work—and enforcement is often inconsistent. In D.C., prosecutors even threaten jail time for parents who knowingly let kids commit crimes. The real debate? Is punishment the answer—or should we invest in prevention and family support instead?…
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