(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); With more and more teenagers doing reckless things such as: drugs, sex, killing and/or hurting people/getting into fights, do you think parents are to blame for this lifestyle? Discuss.

Really you cannot blame one or the other, it's six of one half a dozen of the other.

Argument 1) teens fault:

By this age really they should understand the world and have a sense of right and wrong. Also they need to learn that actions have consequences. They must learn from their mistakes.

Argument 2) Parents fault:

The parents should have the child disciplined and taught about life and what is unacceptable to do, if the child is still reckless then they have failed as a parent. Also they should know where their child is and what they are doing.

One cannot be blamed solely.

Definently lets take a look at an Old school Mexican family while your growing up you do something wrong you either A.) Get bish slapped by your mom B.) hit by a belt C.) get hit with an extension cord and guess what? you never did it again you talk back to your parents same option... for an old school family the hitting stop around 15 years of age that's its just like training its to discipline you once your 15 your parents stop hitting you because they already trained you how to act and how to respect people now lets take a look at American grown friends blake for example even though he's tight he thinks he's the shit talking MAD BACK TALK to her mom just as if its nothing he doesn't respect adults and in general is just a smart ass, now me as an example I respect everyone but im not an all goody two shoes parents just teach you how to respect people and know whats right from wrong but that still didn't stop me from choosing to do drugs as its still my choice does this make sense?

It has nothing to do with the parents, It where you live and who lives there.

It depends for me.

For parents, they should raise the child as properly as possible for when the child is all grown-up, they would not do anything stupid (in the eyes of society).

On the other hand, each and every individual is responsible for their own specific agendas and actions, and therefore the parents should NOT be responsible for anything the individual does.

An example for those who agree that parents are to blame would be, if I killed somebody regardless of drugs, video games, peers, or any other distractions, why should my parents get in trouble for this? Answer, they shouldn't it is redicious that they could get blamed for something THEY, the parents, have NO, NONE, ZERO, ZIP control over.

Want a better, more historical example? Alright, the Holocaust happened well over 60 years ago, we all have to agree on this. Is it right to make the country of Germany as of the moment of right now, 3:50PM Monday, August 23, 2010 (my time right now) apologize for the events of 60 years ago? When now, that the majority of Germans have NOTHING to do, or never did have any influence on the holocaust. The answer is simply no, because you can't blame somebody or a group for this instance, on something that another individual or group has previously done in the past.

So, for my answer.. No, parents should NOT be blamed for anything not only their child has done, but anyone dead or alive in the world right at this moment, or at anytime in the past (if possible) and the future.

no its who the kid hangs out with

no its life and growing p. Tell me who hasnt been arrested

i say no because kids act different with there parents.

There's so many variables and factors that have to be taken into account. It's normal for teenagers to act the way they do, it's part of human development. In the 1940s attitudes were definitely different from what they are now, and it's impossible to put the blame solely on the parents. The media, politics, and society in general has altered our generation.

your responsible for your own actions but say if its an on going thing then definitely it has some what to do with the parents..