There are many, many loving, caring, responsible parents out there whose kids make childish, irresponsible, and stupid decisions. Some of them get into quite a bit of trouble. I know it breaks their parents' hearts. It is almost impossible to keep someone else from making mistakes, sometimes disastrous ones, no matter how much you love them.
Those like LauraLeigh take responsibility for the choices they make, and have parents who guide them through the rough waves.
And there are those teenagers out there who don't have parental guidance.
My young adult children have certainly not done all the 'right' things. Every once in awhile, I question whether I've done everything as a parent to have prepared them to make those decisions when they come along. If I don't dwell on it too long, I know we've done what we've thought is best, and I also know they are accountable for what they do at this point.