Parents should take part in any punishment that is dished out to the kids, at least before age 16. It is their responsibility to know where their children are, what they are doing, and who they are "hanging" with. If the kid gets sentenced to 1 year, the parent should also be serving 1 year, etc......
I can guarantee you that a whole lot more parents would keep a closer eye on their kids if they knew they could go to jail too.
Not much different than holding owners responsible for the dogs. I am a parent of kids 7-17, I know I would FEEL responsible for their actions, even if their were no law telling me I was responsible.
You choose to bring them into this world, you claim them on your taxes, you take responsibility of them in all areas!
I can guarantee you that a whole lot more parents would keep a closer eye on their kids if they knew they could go to jail too.
Not much different than holding owners responsible for the dogs. I am a parent of kids 7-17, I know I would FEEL responsible for their actions, even if their were no law telling me I was responsible.
You choose to bring them into this world, you claim them on your taxes, you take responsibility of them in all areas!